This is a guest post by Terry Hoggard. Photo of Terry and Ruthanne below. Explore Terry’s new book, Compassionate Cooperation. Jesus knows exactly what we need when we’re running on empty. And He has provided it all for us. Thanks, Terry, for highlighting what we can do when we feel we’re at the end of […]
Is This You? Today, God is calling a generation of Christ-followers to higher ground. Are you in that generation? How would you know? Do you have a dissatisfaction, a deep ache, that just will not go away? A restlessness that doesn’t have a clean name? You may find yourself bored in your faith. Going through
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What if the core message of Jesus wasn’t what most of us were taught? Not heaven-when-you-die. Not personal salvation formulas. Not even “the church.” The Kingdom of God. Jesus mentioned it over 100 times in the Gospels. He opened His public ministry announcing it: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17
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You probably picture Jesus in heaven doing one thing. Waiting. Waiting to finally take up His throne. Waiting to finally deal with nations and rulers. Waiting for the right moment to begin His reign. Sure, He’s interceding as our High Priest, preparing us as His bride, transforming us into His image. All true and precious
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That nagging sense that you don’t belong? It may not be social anxiety. It may be your Kingdom DNA recognizing a counterfeit world. And maybe a compromising Church. It’s either the Lord or the lemmings. This is a lens, not so much a lesson. A way of seeing what’s already happening beneath the surface of
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Prayer and planning generates success. Lay the process of creative prayer, diligent planning, and Spirit-fueled execution as a template over anything and everything. There’s a way that things work in any kingdom. That’s supremely true in the Kingdom of God. “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from
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In a 33-minute conversation with Peter Demos, researcher Dr. George Barna drops some unsettling truths. Most Christians in America don’t have a biblical worldview. Just showing up to church doesn’t mean someone is growing spiritually. Barna’s research shows that a person’s core beliefs are usually set by age 13. After that, it’s hard to change
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Gratitude attracts good things to our lives. But let’s clarify something right up front. When we say gratitude “attracts” good things, we’re not talking about a formula. We’re not talking about positive thinking or manifesting outcomes through mental energy. We’re talking about how a grateful heart positions us to receive what the Father is already
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Are you a leader? I say, “Yes.” At its heart, leadership isn’t about titles or positions—it’s about influence. It’s about guiding something or someone toward flourishing and purpose. In this sense, you lead more than you realize. Robert Clinton’s leadership development model teaches us that true leadership for the Christ-follower is less about acquiring skills
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What Jesus is questing for is complete reconciliation, including the reunion of heaven and earth. [read …]
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