Posts by Chip Ingram
How to Make Changes that Last a Lifetime
How often have you heard anyone say, “I want to learn how to be a terrible parent”? Or, “I want to become a bad spouse”? Probably not many times if any. It seems that as humans, we possess an innate desire to constantly improve ourselves. We want healthier eating habits, better looking bodies and more…
Read MoreHow Do You Handle Your Anger?
What has the power to turn normal human beings, who on most days are good, into people that shut down, lash out or explode with rage? Our emotions. Although a gift from God, there are times, circumstances and places that can bring out destructive emotions. Many of us have experienced how anger, in particular, has…
Read MoreIs a Changed Life Really Possible?
If there’s one thing we all have in common, it’s that we all want to change for the better. I don’t know many parents that say, “I really want to strive to be the worst parent,” or couples who say to one another, “Let’s allow our marriage to crumble.” And rarely – if ever –…
Read MoreHow Personal is your Knowledge of Jesus?
The biggest issue in the religious world today can be summarized in three words: Who is Jesus? In the past few years several best-selling books have radically challenged what people believe about Jesus. From that, another 35 or 40 books were spawned, all either affirming or refuting the basic premise of who Christ really is.…
Read MoreResponding to Controversial Issues with Biblical Truth
The issues gripping our world today, inside and outside of the church, have a lot to do with how people think, don’t think, or how thinking has changed. We have a problem, and it’s a gaining ground at an alarming rate. Here are some alarming statistics that bring the problem into focus: Every day 1,000…
Read MoreWhat Is the Secret of Leading a Small Group that Changes Lives?
Small Groups that Change Lives As a small group leader, do you ever wonder, “What’s the secret to having a small group where people’s lives really change?” We all know that small groups are not always synonymous with authentic community. Many groups may appear authentic, but over time, not a whole lot of transformation occurs.…
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