Stories inspire our life—but so often we listen to the wrong stories purely because of their abundance. This is troublesome, especially when it comes to our expectations on dating, love, & beauty. Because messages on love are circulating all around us in the media, it’s possible to let these messages seep into our love life […]
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5 Ways to Be Heard (and Not Dismissed) as a Christian
After a series of debates have rocked our culture in the past few years, one thing is apparent: the Church is losing her cultural influence. People today are more cynical of Christianity and its adherents, which poses the question: how can we be effective disciples when culture is increasingly dismissing Christianity? As more and more […]
6 Things to Understand about Culture Before You Try to “Christianize” It
In the past few weeks, many controversies have rocked our society, causing Christians everywhere to be in an uproar. From Caitlyn Jenner to the Duggars, much of our society is used to only hearing from Christians when there’s a debatable topic circulating the mainstream. Of course, this shouldn’t be the case. If the only time […]
7 Lies American Pop Culture Tells Christians Everyday
This is a guest post by Frank Powell. In the first few years of marriage, Tiffani and I struggled with unrealistic expectations created by past experiences and Hollywood movies. The result was arguments and letdowns. Things are better now, but the road wasn’t easy. When a young couple asks for marriage advice, the first thing […]
The One Mindset that Makes Creative People Successful
We take pride in the creative geniuses of our culture. We also elevate creative individuals above others in the marketplace. But interestingly enough, not every person who is creative is successful. There is a myth that is swirling around our culture today. It’s that if you are a creative thinker, someone who can explore outside […]