What if I told you the most important battle you'll fight today isn't against your circumstances, your schedule, or even your biggest challenges, but against your own thoughts?
The average person has over 30,000 thoughts per day, and approximately 90% of those thoughts are repetitive. We've all experienced this: you set a goal, make a resolution, really mean it this time... but then fall back into the same patterns.
Why? Because you focused on changing your behavior without changing your thinking. |
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Acts 2 tells of the events of Pentecost, recounted in a masterful display of sophisticated storytelling and language use that is among the world's best literary achievements. Indeed, one famous agnostic translator in the 1970s converted to Christianity as he translated it.
By exploring the way the Bible uses language — and languages use the Bible — we can get a small taste of Pentecost 2,000 years after it happened. |
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June 3 — In other pastor research news, a Lifeway Research study found that only 1.2% of evangelical and Black Protestant pastors leave ministry annually, a rate unchanged over the past decade. Most departures are due to a change in calling (37%), but burnout (22%) and church conflict (23%) also play a part. Despite often feeling overwhelmed (57%) or isolated (34%), 91% of pastors believe they can stay in their current roles as long as they wish. (Christianity Today) |
| June 3 — A report by the Evangelical Alliance, based on 280 UK adults who became Christians in the last five years, found that a welcoming church (59%) and Bible reading (47%) were the key factors in helping them explore Christianity. Other influences included spiritual experiences (39%), small groups (42%), and the actions of Christians (38%). Many began exploring faith due to dissatisfaction with life (37%) or seeking meaning (34%). (Christian Today) |
| June 3 — Get ready for a new kind of Bible influencer. AI "filmmaker" PJ Accetturo has ignited controversy with viral AI-generated videos reimagining Bible characters as modern influencers, such as Jonah vlogging (video blogging) from inside a whale. While some praise the creative attempt to engage with younger audiences, others criticize it as "cringey" and sacrilegious. Either way, this is surely just the beginning of AI's influence on faith-based storytelling. (RELEVANT) |
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The gospel is something every Christian should know, understand, and be able to articulate on the spot. It's so ubiquitous that its content and concerns should be self-evident to all people of Christian faith.
And yet the topic of the gospel, what one might think is undebatable, is debated. |
| In Paul's Second Letter to Timothy, the apostle provides final instruction and exhortation as he nears the end of his life. Here's your quick reference guide to the epistle, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. |
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We're excited to bring you top stories, curated especially for pastors and church leaders like you. Each article has been chosen to inspire, inform, and support your mission. We hope these stories offer valuable insights and inspiration as you lead your community. |
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If you've ever wondered if God in heaven can relate to you on earth, then read and reread this pressure-packed day in the life of Christ. It is the only day, aside from the crucifixion, that is recorded in all four gospels. Max Lucado has interwoven the four accounts in such a way you will be assured that God knows how you feel. |
| How to Read the Bible is not just a book; it's an invitation to experience God's Word in a way that transforms your life. Whether you're new to reading the Bible or seeking a fresh approach to study and apply it, this guide provides the tools and insights you need to explore Scripture with greater clarity and purpose. |
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