Today’s world is incredibly complicated. So much so that most of us are seeking ways to simplify our lives amid the blizzard of busyness. The trick to simplifying your life is to look at what you do in a given month. Then analyze what needs to be done from what can be removed or trimmed back. As an example, here are five ways that I’ve simplified my life in 2015. Perhaps some of them will inspire you and ignite your own ideas.... Read more

In case you’ve not heard, a recent Pew Study revealed that Millenials are leaving the institutional church in large numbers. CNN built on it with a leading article called Millennials are Leaving the Church in Droves. Many of you who are subscribed to this blog are Millennials (20s to mid-30s). As I’ve traveled the country and spoken in conferences mostly populated with this age group, Millennials have told me the same things when it comes to the reasons why they... Read more

When someone famous dies, my dad will say, “You watch … there will be two more very soon. Well-known people always die in threes.” The beginning of May confirmed this observation once again. Three authors who wrote on spiritual topics left this world last week. May 2nd – Warren Wiersbe May 4th – Rachel Held Evans (which was a shocker given how young she was and the strange and sudden cause of her death) May 7th – Jean Vanier Peace,... Read more

Disclaimer: If you aren’t a writer, a blogger, an author, someone who has a business or ministry, just skip today’s post and check out my FAQ page which has been updated recently. Aside from spiritual and theological questions, which I’m often asked, the most frequent questions I receive are from bloggers and authors who ask me all sorts of questions about the craft of writing. In this post, I’m going to candidly address what I believe to be the chief... Read more

Based on numerous requests, I’m in the process of creating a special new resource for Christians in their 20s and 30s. It’s a game-changer, I believe. But I need early testers. If you’re a disciple of Jesus who is in your 20s or 30s, please write an email to [email protected] and state your age in the subject line. You’ll be notified before it launches for feedback. Thanks! (If you are 18 or 19, the resource will still apply to you,... Read more

Steve Brown and his friends interview Frank Viola on the shocking beliefs of John Calvin, John Wesley, George Whitefield, Charles Spurgeon, modern-day Pharisees, toxic Christians, and the true meaning of the word “heresy” in this comical but informative interview. Read more

This article was written by Stephen Marshall. — The relation between a parent and child begins from the day of conception and it is always a love at first sight. From first words to first step to every new milestone, both the parents and children grow together. While it is beautiful to see the little humans, you have created grow as individuals, it is difficult to always know and do the right things for your little one. One of the... Read more

We know where a person hails from by the way they talk. People from Trinidad, for example, have a specific accent and manner of speech. The same is true for identifying which kingdom a person belongs to. In this episode, John and I discuss one dead give away that marks those who live utterly for the kingdom of God. Go here to listen to the episode. Note that we address many different topics related to the gospel of the kingdom... Read more

What follows is an excerpt from Frank Viola’s new book – ReGrace: What the Shocking Beliefs of the Great Christians Can Teach Us Today. The endnotes which contain first-hand sources are not included in the excerpt. WARNING: BEFORE GOING FURTHER, READ THIS FIRST 1) Some of the so-called shocking beliefs that I cover in ReGrace are beliefs that I myself agree with. Others I find abhorrent. Consequently, just because a shocking belief is listed doesn’t reveal how I personally feel about it. It... Read more