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Warning: Drinking the Wrong Kind of Water Can Drain Your Energy
Giving this Holiday Season
Let the Scriptures, and the Holy Spirit, be your guide in giving this holiday season and beyond (image:St Leodegar's Church). November and December are both months filled with the spirit of giving. We give not to get anything in return, but because Jesus gave his life for us. Here are […]
Read MoreHow to Leave an Unhealthy Church
No doubt, Jesus does not want us in a toxic church situation. Your heart will tell you when to leave. Two weeks ago I shared some practical guidelines on how to leave a church gracefully. I wrote this because I hear so many stories about people storming out of churches […]
Read MoreWhy are Millennials Sick of Church?
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Cohabitate Before Marriage
Studies shows after living together before marriage, the odds of staying together decreases significantly (image © Andy Ward) Are you single or dating someone you think may be the one? Or do you have kids who are dating and may be thinking wedding bells at some point? If so, you may […]
Read MoreWhy All Churches Should Address Depression & Anxiety
How to Teach Your Kids to Be Thankful
You can instill an attitude of thankfulness in your children. (ECWA Archive) As I'm writing this, it's a week before Thanksgiving, but I already have my turkey thawing in the refrigerator. My menu is simple: turkey, ham, potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, pie. The recipes are ones I've been […]
Read MoreAn Up Close Look at Church Attendance in America
by Rebecca Barnes and Lindy Lowry, writer for churchleaders.com (Kelly Shattuck) 1. Less than 20% of Americans regularly attend church — half of what the pollsters report. While Gallup polls and other statisticians have turned in the same percentage — about 40% of the population — of average weekend church […]
Read MoreLiving the Christian Life
It's all About Following Jesus (ECWA Archive) What does the Bible say about how to live the Christian life? How to live the Christian life is a topic that is discussed in many Bible passages. One of the most notable discourses was between Jesus and Nicodemus. Nicodemus, a member of […]
Read MoreDenzel Washington Schools Pentecostals on Gratitude
Why you Should go to Church Regularly
Over time, I've heard from some of you readers who tell me you haven't been going to church for years, and in my heart this feels as though you're turning down Disneyland, outlet malls, and a sunny day on the beach all at once. (ECWA Archives) When generous people made […]
Read MoreWords of Wisdom: In-laws of Newly Married Couples
How do you get along with your son- or daughter-in-law? (ECWA Archive) I often teach and write about the experiences that I have working with relationships. Personal experience is often some of the best information I have to protect and help other relationships. In helping marriages, I often try to […]
Read MorePreventable Disease: Obesity
Obesity – Upgrade Your Health With Sharmita Rideau (Gina Cook) The world tells us the need to lose weight, but only God's Word can give us the power to lose weight! With all the information floating throughout social media, TV and the Internet about the dangers of being overweight, […]
Read MoreJonathan Cahn: These Are the Days of the Prophets
As if headlines of war, plane crashes and natural disasters are not enough, Rabbi Jonathan Cahn says the other sign of judgment in the last days is upon us. Cahn then recites the prophecy of Isaiah: "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil." At the same time […]
Read MoreMaking your Marriage Last
This is one of the main reasons that couples divorce. (Alan Lambert – Getty Images) I have been married 20 years but I still find that successful communication is the No. 1 challenge in my relationship. And I know I am not alone. Communication issues are the top reason most […]
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