Church Life

Finding Purpose

Full-time under 30: Discerning His calling in every season

When I was younger, I struggled with the idea of calling. “What does God really want me to do with this life of mine?” was what I always asked myself and God.  When I was wrestling with...

Church Life

Dear worship leaders, thank you for what you do

Dear worship leaders, It was an extremely hot Sunday in January. I was going through a “valley” season, and I didn’t even want to attend church that day. I was having trouble...

Music

No More Hiding: TheEDGE unleashes an anthem of freedom

In a season of prayer and fasting for our church, I asked God what are some of the problems our generation faces. God began to open my heart and show me the times in my life when I was struggling but...

Discipleship

Help! I’m not smart enough to teach the Bible

“But… I’m not gifted to teach the Bible!” is the common refrain against taking the step to share God’s Word with others. Yes, God has especially gifted certain men to be teachers so as to...

Marriage

I am a Pastor’s Wife: The good women beside the men

This might be a picture that has been painted of a pastor’s wife: Sitting quietly beside her husband in the front row at church service, usually with the kids in tow (and in check). They are...

Outreach

What’s the point of church?

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) Do you...

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Creatives, this is how to serve in church and not burn out

Creatives tend to get a bad rep for being difficult, emotional, unpredictable and, on occasion, a nightmare of pride and/or insecurity. All of which I have been accused of (not unrightfully), so that...

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Should I step down from leading in church if I struggle with sin?

Most people will say that those who are in habitual sin should step down, while those who are going through the long process of being sanctified – which includes many instances of giving in to...

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Parting is such sweet sorrow: When it’s time to leave a cell group

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Goodbyes are always hard, even if they are not forever. “Parting is such sweet...