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How Porn Helped My Church Mature

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How Porn Helped My Church Mature

Not far from my elementary school, my friend unfolded the pages of a magazine. For the first time, my eyes gazed Playboy. Shortly afterward, the internet gained popularity. And before I even understood the concept of addiction, I developed an… Read On

Published May 21, 2018

Five Ways My Faith Has Grown as an Entrepreneur

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Five Ways My Faith Has Grown as an Entrepreneur

I never dreamed of being an entrepreneur. Yet God has walked alongside me as I gained experience and explored my gifting. And over the years, God has taught me some of the most valuable lessons through the lens of being a small business owner. The… Read On

Published April 16, 2018

A Good Friday Journey into Shadows

Culture & Perspectives

A Good Friday Journey into Shadows

I remember a particularly disastrous piano recital from my teenage years. Since my toddler brother was sick, my parents had sent me off to the recital early with the promise that one of them would try to attend. As I waited for the program to begin… Read On

Published March 29, 2018

Karaoke Courage: Lessons from Open Mic Night

Karaoke Courage: Lessons from Open Mic Night

“Courage is like — it’s a habitus, a habit, a virtue: You get it by courageous acts. It’s like you learn to swim by swimming. You learn courage by couraging.” Mary Daly (via Brene Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection) There are images you… Read On

Published March 13, 2018

The Trinity Is a Mystery, But What We Believe about It Should Not Be

Culture & Perspectives

The Trinity Is a Mystery, But What We Believe about It Should Not Be

Many Christians think that the Trinity is confusing, contradictory, and impractical. Isn’t that a shame? The Trinity is not only who God is, but also what makes Christianity compelling among the world’s religions. However, making the Trinity… Read On

Published February 7, 2018

Awareness: Our Key to Welcoming Diversity into Our Congregations

Culture & Perspectives

Awareness: Our Key to Welcoming Diversity into Our Congregations

“I think it is one of the tragedies of our nation, one of the shameful tragedies, that eleven o’clock on Sunday morning is one of the most segregated hours, if not the most segregated hour, in Christian America. I definitely think the Christian… Read On

Published February 7, 2018

Dr. John and Esther Spurrier: Legacy of Service at Macha Mission Hospital, Zambia

Dr. John and Esther Spurrier: Legacy of Service at Macha Mission Hospital, Zambia

On behalf of the BIC U.S. family, we want to express our deepest gratitude for Dr. John and Esther Spurrier’s nearly three decades of faithful service overseas. This December, John and Esther will be retiring from full-time medical missions at… Read On

Published December 20, 2017

Five False Narratives Driving Your Decisions — And How to Defy Them

Culture & Perspectives + Impact

Five False Narratives Driving Your Decisions — And How to Defy Them

The other day I asked my six-year-old daughter what I assumed was a simple question — “Where do you want to go get ice cream?” There are two great options in town, and I wanted to let her make the final decision. Instead of the enthusiastic… Read On

Published December 10, 2017

A Promise of Hope: How Christ-Followers are Coming Alongside Victims of Sex Trafficking

A Promise of Hope: How Christ-Followers are Coming Alongside Victims of Sex Trafficking

“I need help.” Those three words were all I had the courage to type. For several years, church ladies had been coming to the club where I worked. I had become friends with the church ladies. And in desperation, I texted them a call for help. I… Read On

Published December 4, 2017