I recently commented about the ability we have to help change the headlines by the way we live out our faith. Then, just last weekend, USA Today highlighted responses by individuals and churches in Joplin who are responding to the recent tornado devastation in their area. I couldn’t help but want to cheer, “Yes, that’s it!”…

MSNBC reported today American home foreclosures accounted for 28 percent of all home sales, a share nearly six times higher than what it would be in a healthy housing market. Yes, this is depressing news. Some would even call it a depression. But foreclosure is not always inevitable. We sometimes see family, friends, and neighbors…

According to Mashable.com’s Pete Cashmore, a study released this week revealed that 47% of Facebook users have swear words on their pages. We’ve all heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” We also all know this is a lie. Yet the application of this knowledge is…

In Joplin’s recent tornado, local church building did not escape damage. Many were destroyed or damaged. But those that remain standing have become a beautiful picture of faith in action. Why? These church facilities have now become shelters for those in need. Ignite Church, a location spared in the devastating damage, has transformed into one…

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