This story about Ravi Zacharias has shocked the Christian community because he was well-loved and respected–but honestly, it does not surprise me. Having thoroughly researched this topic, advocated for abused women, been a victim of sexual abuse, and battled with my own sexual sin–I know how easily sexual perversion can seep into the church. Little […]
How to Pray for a Divided Church
Division in the church is nothing new. In I Corinthians 1, we learn that Paul was dealing with division in the early church and he sought to squelch it with his letter. He did so by bringing the church’s attention back to the foolishness of Christ crucified because that is where true power is. For […]
The Surprising Leaders of Iran’s Underground Church
Feel broken, discouraged, or oppressed? Do you feel like you have too much baggage to fulfill your calling and purpose? Take heart from what is believed to be the fastest-growing church in the world. It is being led by Iran’s outcasts and downtrodden and most of them are women. So be inspired by the faith […]
Pornography Victims in our Pews
Pornography. There are few words that I hate more and yet it is so ingrained in our culture that we can’t escape it. As Christians we tend to believe that it is a problem of secular American culture, but sadly it is also widespread within the Church. It is just not that pornography can destroy […]
How to Make People Feel Welcomed at Church
One of the things that I love about my church, is that love prevails. It is a beautiful thing for many reasons, but that love played a big role for us deciding to join this church despite our initial reluctance. I wanted to share the story of how we came to Hilltown Baptist Church to […]
Serving the Gray: How a Small Church Can Make a Difference
Most Fridays mornings, New Vision Community Church is bustling with activity. The parking lots are full, people are swarming in and out, and volunteers are hustling. This isn’t your regular church service activity. No, these are the days that New Vision Community Church provides free groceries to the elderly through their Silver Star Program. It is one of their […]