The Quiet Crisis of a Pastor
In the US and around the world, pastors like Omar are facing growing challenges. High levels of stress, discouragement, loneliness, and burnout are pushing ministry leaders to the brink, leaving them physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted. Political and social conflict, declining church participation, and financial pressures add to the weight they carry. “I had tried…
Read MoreHow to Share Your Faith Without Sounding Pushy, Awkward, or Judgmental
If you’ve ever wanted to talk about Jesus but have worried about sounding awkward, pushy, or judgmental, you’re not alone. Many Christians care deeply about the people in their lives but feel unprepared when spiritual conversations arise. A conversation about faith can begin at any time. It may be when a coworker mentions that things…
Read MoreThe Cost of Following Christ
India is home to more than 1.4 billion people—one of the largest mission fields in the world, with hundreds of millions who have little or no access to the gospel.
Read More7 Bible Verses about Generosity that Will Change Your Life
What if generosity isn’t something we do after we feel secure, but the very thing God uses to make us secure? What if living generously is how we learn to trust that God really is enough? Generosity is about more than money; it’s about learning to live the way God designed—open-handed and free. If someone…
Read MoreWhatever Happened to Right and Wrong?
We live in a culture that increasingly doesn’t believe there’s a difference between right and wrong. In a recent Barna research study conducted at a university campus, 20 random students were asked, “Do you believe there is an absolute truth that is true of all people of all time?” The responses went something like this:…
Read MoreIs a Changed Life Really Possible?
The fundamental message of the New Testament is that anyone who accepts Christ becomes a NEW creature. 2 Corinthians 5:17 states: Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new (NKJV). If this truth is the foundation of Christian life … then…
Read More3 Marriage Lies That Sabotage Your Relationship (And The Truth That Sets You Free)
You’ve heard that God loves you. But when life falls apart, prayers go unanswered, or you fail, that truth can feel distant. This article walks through 17 Bible verses that reveal what God really feels, and why you can trust His heart.
Read MoreHow to Love a Prodigal Child When Faith Turns to Doubt
Discover practical ways to love your prodigal son or daughter by addressing their doubts, rebuilding trust, and keeping the door open to faith. Every parent longs to see their children walk with God for a lifetime. But sometimes that dream is interrupted by seasons of doubt, rebellion, or even outright rejection of faith. And it’s…
Read MoreSurviving Grief and Loss: One Father’s Story of Faith and Forgiveness
You might not be able to change your circumstances. But you can change your perspective. Viewing your situation through God’s eyes, not your own, can be the difference between despair and resilience.
Read MoreHow to Face Spiritual Battles with Confidence Every Day
When I first heard about spiritual warfare, I pictured missionaries in remote villages or people denouncing demons. But as I’ve walked with Christ, I’ve realized something much more subtle and personal. The most intense spiritual battles are in our minds, in our emotions, and in the way we respond to everyday challenges.
Read MoreThe 5 Kinds of Relationships Every Christian Needs (and How to Build Them)
The Bible lays out a blueprint for healthy, life-giving relationships that are the foundation for spiritual maturity and growth.
Read MoreHow Do You Find Joy When Life Feels Unfair?
You might not be able to change your circumstances. But you can change your perspective. Viewing your situation through God’s eyes, not your own, can be the difference between despair and resilience.
Read MoreLearning How to Relate to a Non-Religious Generation
The stakes have never been higher for Christian parents and grandparents to be equipped to understand the young people in their lives. But the current culture can seem hostile to the Good News of Jesus. How can we learn to talk to and build real relationships with non-religious family members and their friends? Karen is…
Read MoreHow to Model Jesus’ Kingdom-Expanding Method of Making Disciples
Imagine this: one Christian reaches one person for Jesus over the course of six months, and then that cycle continues with each believer reaching another person for Christ every six months — in about 35 years we could reach the entire population of the earth with the gospel! But this is only possible if the church pivots from an “addition” method of evangelism and instead models Jesus’ method of spiritual multiplication.
Read MoreJesus’ Guide to Greatness: 5 Stops Along the Road for Ultimate Impact
Jesus has revealed God’s road to greatness in the Scriptures, but it’s counter to our culture, and certainly counter to our instincts. It requires intention, planning, humility, and faith. He teaches that anyone who wants to achieve greatness can do so, as long as they follow HIS ROAD — the one less traveled.
Read MoreWhat Happens When We Train Pastors Globally
At Living on the Edge, we see the need and we’ve had the privilege of bringing resources and training to pastors all over the world. The scope of our task is not simply local or generational; it’s global. Here are just a couple of the ways we’ve strategized to equip and encourage pastors.
Read More3 Exciting Ways Living on the Edge Is Reaching The Next Generation
One of my greatest concerns in life is the spiritual lives of my children and grandchildren. It’s no secret that our world is becoming increasingly anti-life, anti-marriage, anti-gender, and anti-Christian. It’s one thing to educate and prepare myself for hard discussions or outright ridicule, but it’s another thing entirely when I think about our kids growing up in this climate. How can we respond?
Read MoreThe 5 Healthy Relationships of a Romans 12 Christian
Some of us live freely because of His love and others find themselves tip-toeing to avoid sin and live a pretty good life. But God wants more for His followers! He KNOWS you and has a dream for YOUR life. Want to learn more? I can’t wait to share it with you.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to live free?
In our small-minded human-nature economy, we think that freedom means going our own way. In fact, freedom is found in laying our lives down in the service of God, the One who made us, who knows us, and who has welcomed us into fellowship with Him. It is in this state of full surrender that the longing to obey rises up in us.
Read More3 Specific Ways to Prepare Your Heart to Make Big Moves for God
As followers and disciples of Christ, we all have the same purpose of life. The difference is how it’s played out in our lives. What’s God calling you to do or change so He can live His life in you and through you? In this article, we’ll uncover the one aspect of our faith that is crucial to understanding God’s direction and purpose in our lives right now.
Read More10 Scriptures That Will Reveal God’s Purpose and Plan for Your Life
Study these verses and consider what God is asking of you in this moment of history. Join thousands of others who are taking radical steps of faith to fulfill His mission, from committing to their families wholeheartedly to launching a new ministry. What’s your holy ambition?
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean To Be a Disciple?
I’m often asked to explain what it means to be a disciple. In this article, we’ll define “disciple” and then explore the steps we can take to follow Jesus with an impactful, radical faith.
Read More6 Important Things You Need To Understand About Baptism
The term baptism conjures up a variety of reactions depending on your family background and church history. In this article, let’s explore the basics of the practice of baptism and touch on six important things you need to know about baptism as it’s described in the Scriptures.
Read More4 Action Steps to Help You Fulfill Your Life’s Purpose
Weighed down in fear, you and I are both at risk of becoming nice, moral, religious people who miss what God called us to do in this life. Do you want more? Each of us has a call from God to make a significant impact at this pivotal moment in history. We all have a purpose in this life. Will you answer yours?
Read More6 Powerful Tools That Will Transform How You Measure Your Self-Worth
Self-worth is, at times, a struggle for every one of us. Were you raised in a healthy, Christian family who encouraged you to seek your identity in Christ? Or were you raised in a way that connected your identity to external markers? No matter your upbringing, there are times when we all grab the world’s measuring stick and use it to gauge our self-worth. It’s time to learn to see yourself through the eyes of your Creator.
Read More5 Practical Steps to Renew Your Mind and Replace Negative Thoughts
Do you want to replace negative thoughts but don’t know where to begin? Maybe you’ve prayed for a better perspective and tried to renew your mind but you aren’t experiencing relief. Learn some practical steps that, when done faithfully, will train you to recognize, stop, and renew your mind by replacing lies with God’s truths.
Read More12 Prayers For Encouragement and Strength During Trials
The enemy has creative ways of discouraging us during difficult times. Sometimes we stop having hope; other times we begin to see life as unfair and our circumstances as unjust. Or, other times, we’re just stuck in our emotions and pain. God knows your pain and has compassion for what we endure as sojourners on the earth. In His lovingkindness, He gives us encouragement for the journey.
Read More4 Encouraging Steps To Move Beyond the Adversity That Has You Stuck
In your hardship, take comfort knowing that God knows all things actual and possible. This doesn’t mean that difficult circumstances disappear, but it does mean that He promises to equip you with a supernatural gift to help you get unstuck, overcome, and thrive in your hardship. Here are the steps to begin that process.
Read More3 Questions That Overcomers Ask In Response to Crisis
What could make a man who went from an athlete on the football field to a paraplegic in a wheelchair say, “If I could do it all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing”? In response to crisis and tragedy, he learned to shift his questions from those of a victim to those of an overcomer.
Read MoreHow To Faithfully Overcome Tragedy and Thrive in the Hardest Times
BONUS: Quick access to register for Chip’s Daily Discipleship Challenge. Get equipped to face difficulties and overcome tragedy with God’s wisdom and perspective. How have hard times changed you? Have the difficult circumstances that you’ve faced made you stronger or have they shaken your faith? When you’re in a crisis — whether it’s personal, whether…
Read More4 Steps to Help You Overcome Communication Barriers in Relationships
Being aware of our differences allows us to acknowledge, understand, and appreciate them. What a great opportunity to become an agent of God’s grace! But it’s not always that simple, right? That’s why I’m going to share the action plan I’ve seen transform relationships, my marriage included.
Read More12 Biblical Ways to Reduce Stress in Your Life Today
The relationship between stress and anger isn’t unusual. The more pressured, burned out, overwhelmed, or busy we become, the more anger will lie in wait, ready to explode at any moment. In this article, I share 12 biblical methods I’ve found helpful for reducing stress and increasing the peace in my life.
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