“I just feel like so many Christians have given up," says Carlos Whittaker, "and I don’t think that Jesus Christ died on the cross so we can cope.”

On my Kids Ministry Team, we have a policy that our children’s ministry volunteers will not drink alcohol in public (bars, restaurants) or post pictures of themselves partaking in alcohol.

The devil does not have to destroy church leaders, he only has to distract them from leading a praying church.

When speaking about a social issue, the pastor can be affirmed for being “biblical” by people who are politically passionate about that viewpoint and then be accused of being “political” by those same people when sharing something that is contrary to their political viewpoint.

We see the beauty of God’s call to us as individuals by name (John 10:3), which changes our status from unblessed to blessed. To be called by name gives a special level of intimacy.

Ron Jones of Something Good Radio gives practical advice on how to grow deep roots in new Christians.

Here’s a vital question: Are organizations putting the same level of thought and precaution into the safety and security of their digital equipment as it returns?

In this day of video games, fast-food and music videos, it's a little wonder children have trouble paying attention in any learning environment.