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Coming Home
October 12, 2016
God has really been doing amazing things in my life. I grew up in church but never really felt like I had a real relationship with God. I had a hard time really believing I could trust him or even think about a connection because I don't have a...
More Healing
October 10, 2016
Tyler Cline I am 24 and probably too young to complain about my back. I have put it through a lot of strenuous events. I was in wrestling in high school and threw it out once. I have also served in the Marines carrying tons of gear and long...
How Can I Lead Great Small-Group Discussions?
October 3, 2016 | Keith Crain
by Andrew S. Mason Guiding group discussion is more of a dance than a military march. You’re not commanding attention and straining toward a precise outcome. A life-giving kingdom-conversation will nudge you gently to both participate...
When You Have Childcare Issues
September 23, 2016 | Keith Crain
By Trevor Lee Sometimes you become knowledgeable in a topic by devoting hours of intentional study to it—like going to graduate school. Other times your circumstances force you to become knowledgeable—like when your first child is...
When Group Attendance Is Spotty: How to make the most of low attendance and draw people back to your group
September 23, 2016 | Keith Crain
By Sam O’Neal Fresh out of college, my wife and I accepted a part-time position at our local church to launch and organize a new ministry for young adults. It was a fun ride, but my wife and I quickly learned one important fact about the...