• VIDEO BLOG: How to Break Through Conflict (pt 3)

    March 30, 2011 — Chip Ingram

    It’s hard to keep your objectivity when you are hurt, wounded or tired. When we lose objectivity, there are several common responses to conflict that just don’t work and can even make things worse. Here are a few more conflict

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  • VIDEO BLOG: Three Ways to Improve Your Conflict Resolution Skills

    March 25, 2011 — Chip Ingram

    Why is conflict so hard to resolve? Whether in your marriage or other relationships - conflict can be a huge barrier that most of us would rather avoid. I want to share with you some common mistakes in conflict resolution

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  • VIDEO BLOG: Two Ways to have an Immediate Impact on Japan Relief Efforts

    March 21, 2011 — Chip Ingram

    Disaster of the magnitude of Japan’s recent earthquakes and tsunami will prompt a lot of immediate financial aid through all kinds of organizations. As the body of Christ, we recognize not only the call to minister to physical needs but

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  • VIDEO BLOG: Why Conflict is a GOOD Thing

    March 20, 2011 — Chip Ingram

    We finished a five part series about marriage at Venture Christian Church this weekend. As I shared God’s plan for marriage, I could sense it stirring up a lot of questions and even some conflict among people. I’d recently heard

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  • VIDEO BLOG: How can a loving God allow disaster?

    March 14, 2011 — Chip Ingram

    In light of the tragic events of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, it’s more important than ever for Christians to examine some critical questions about the nature of God. It can be difficult for believers and nonbelievers alike

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  • VIDEO BLOG: How would Jesus respond to the Tsunami?

    March 12, 2011 — Chip Ingram

    Responding to tragic natural disasters the magnitude of what happened in Japan this week can be overwhelming and frightening. People are hurting and in need - and we must reach out to meet that need in any way possible. These

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  • VIDEO BLOG: Three Ways to Know God’s in Control … No Matter What.

    March 09, 2011 — Chip Ingram

    Have you ever found yourself in a situation so difficult that you began to question your core beliefs about God? My family is definitely in the midst of adversity right now, as are many of you. Just when I’m ready

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  • VIDEO BLOG: Overwhelming Response

    March 08, 2011 — Chip Ingram

    I was blown away by the response to last week’s video blog. I read each one - and learned that many of you relate on a deeply personal level to what Theresa and I are facing right now. Your heartfelt

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  • Break through the clutter in your spiritual life.

    March 06, 2011 — Chip Ingram

    Ever wonder why doing so many “good things” produces so many “bad lives?”  I’ve observed that the world we live in pushes even committed believers into a vicious cycle that shouts: Bigger!  Better!  Faster!  More! It drives our lives, our schedules

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  • VIDEO BLOG: How I’m REALLY Doing

    March 04, 2011 — Chip Ingram

    Lately I’ve been feeling overwhelmed and discouraged by the daily grind of everything that’s going on in my life. Maybe you’ve can relate?  This morning, God broke through in a powerful way that I wanted to share with you. I

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