Rev. Ken Childress Isaiah chapter 6, verse 8: "I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, here am I! Send me." Is it possible, after we have been baptized with the Holy Spirit, to be satisfied with what we see? What made... Continue Reading →
Next-Generation Faith
By David A. Busic There has been a great deal of research and discussion about the impact of millennials (those reaching young adulthood in the early 21st century) on the church and the impact of the church on millennials. Much of the data tends to focus on the negative aspects of their demographic. However, in... Continue Reading →
8 Things I’ve learned About Overcoming Porn Addiction – Part 2 of 2
This is part two of the article published in the previous post. Accountability is More Than Just Once a Week There are 24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week and approximately 720 hours in a month. Do we really think that sitting across from someone for 1-2 hours out of 168 and 4-8... Continue Reading →
8 Things I’ve learned About Overcoming Porn Addiction – Part 1 of 2
This article was originally posted at Relevant Magazine. When I was barely in double digits, I was introduced to pornography by a friend. As intriguing as it was, I knew it wasn't right. What I didn't know though was that I would choose to walk down a road that saw me addicted to that nonsense for... Continue Reading →
Flight 3411 and the Church
By Scott Armstrong April 2017 has not been the best of months for United Airlines. You may have heard about passenger David Dao who was bloodied and dragged down the aisle of a plane by security after refusing to give up his seat on April 9, 2017 (he has now reached a settlement with the airline). ... Continue Reading →
Belong, Believe, Become: A New Process of Evangelism
By Eddie Cole The American evangelical process is shifting. “Churches aren’t growing because of conversions. Churches are just swapping sheep.” Have you ever heard someone make this claim or something like it? I have—way too many times, from pastors and church members alike. What do we make of this kind of comment, and how do... Continue Reading →
The Most Offensive Word in America – Part 2 of 2
This is part two of the article published in the previous post. We don’t always acknowledge it, but many of us subconsciously believe God gives us commandments to force us into a stiff, single-file line. This lie makes God seem like an angry referee obsessed with rigid rules and regulations, as if He bitterly paces back... Continue Reading →
The Most Offensive Word in America – Part 1 of 2
By Curt Devine It’s at the root of every national flare-up—and it’s affecting your faith. I once stayed at a Catholic convent full of strict, wrinkled nuns in Hyderabad, India. One night, my friends and I decided to go out for some fun, food and drinks, but as we approached the compound’s main gate, we... Continue Reading →
An Essential Sign
By Rev. Ken Childress 1 Corinthians 15:17, "If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins." The Resurrection validates everything we believe in. Without it, the Bible is bold enough to say, our faith is worthless. Those who think Christianity is worthwhile for life in this world alone... Continue Reading →
Total Victory!
Rev. Ken Childress Hate had nailed Jesus to the Cross. Religious men had become devilish in their opposition to the Son of God. Brutal men had carried out the execution of the Son of Man. As Jesus died, the sun covered its face in shame, and the earth trembled in embarrassment A sound escaped from... Continue Reading →