By Dan Reiland Culture is changing, and it’s changing fast. More than ever before, the church has an incredible opportunity (and responsibility) to make a difference. But let’s be honest, we can’t lead with cultural relevance from the back of the parade. We can’t lead future generations if we don’t know what they want, their

By Rich Pérez, CT Pastors, Content Strategist Avocado Toast with a Side of High Stakes A few weeks ago, I took my son out for breakfast. In between bites of my avocado toast and his fluffy pancakes, he shared something deeply vulnerable. I took in a breath, another bite of my meal and offered him

By Dan Reiland It’s troubling to see a called, gifted and talented leader give up a lifetime of ministry for a moment of temptation. And the sobering truth is that we all face temptation. It’s rarely a “I never saw it coming – it took me by surprise” situation. Our downfall may start with a

As a physician, I witness countless first and last breaths. As a Christian, I am constantly reminded of how God breathes life into us through his Spirit. by MARIELLEN VAN NIEUWENHUYZEN The scalpel sliced through the uterine wall. The amniotic sac ruptured, and fluid flowed across the blue surgical drapery toward me. The obstetrician’s fingers