Glenn Packiam, the worship pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colo., recalls the national scandal with the church's former pastor, Ted Haggard—how it shook the congregation and the impact it had on Packiam's faith. He speaks with disarming honesty about the half-measures many of us settle for in our walks with God—and the full experience we miss as a result. We hope you enjoy this special selection from Packiam's book Secondhand Jesus.
Life couldn’t have been any better. We had been in our new house for just over a year, and it was almost time to start decorating for the holidays. Winter’s frost was just blowing in over the Rocky Mountains. These were days of sipping hot chocolate and looking back over a year of steady church growth, rapidly expanding influence, and a company of close friends to enjoy it with. ... Read More
Sex Cools After Mom Talks
ByDoug Weiss
Question: Doug, why is it that after my wife gets off the phone with her mother she doesn't want sex?
Answer: You may have thought you were having a great day with your spouse. You know, knocking out the honey-do list,taking the kids out for the afternoon, straightening up around the house. You start to think, Hmm … looks pretty good for sex tonight. ...
Several of you responded to our editor's blog last Thursday about the new Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We've included your thoughts and stories, even lessons you learned from your experiences with the Harry Potter series.
A well-written post on Harry Potter. Only, you missed the most obvious reason why Christians should warn their kids about Potter— ...
1) Professional golfer Tom Watson, 59, almost became the oldest golfer to win a major Sunday when he competed in a playoff to clinch the British Open. Who was he trying to take the "oldest" title from?
2) What object did Samson use to kill 1,000 Philistines after they murdered his wife?
3) What toy was introduced in Australian stores in 1957 after proving to be a popular exercise tool in schools?
Wrestling Prayer: Pinning Your Spiritual Opponents
The Ludys, a husband-and-wife team who operate a ministry called Set Apart Life, have penned a rallying cry to rouse a slumbering church. ... Read More
The Stoning of Soraya M. I must first warn you: This film is based on a true story. A woman is executed publicly by stoning—and, yes, her death is portrayed graphically. Obviously this movie is not for children. ... Read More
'Burning in Me' by Glenn Packiam
Rwanda 15 Years Later: Forgiving After Genocide
As the 15th anniversary of Rwandan genocide comes to a close this week, a documentary showing how some Rwandans are forgiving the unforgivable is reaching audiences in the U.S. ... Read More
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