Church of Jesus Apostolic Faith

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

Why Are So Many Single Women are Leaving the Church?

A few years ago, I attended the Women of the World festival in London. Arriving late, I hurried up to a panel called ‘Faith and Feminism,” which featured a panel…

His pew or hers? Woman concerned about man she met in church

Q: I met a nice guy at church of all places, and he's invited me out. I'm excited but nervous. Do I stay at his house or let him come to mine? It's been a while.

Church Decline: What if Your Church Disappeared?

The community grows, but your church declines. Does anybody know what you offer? If you church was forced to close its doors, would anyone notice?

What You Need to Know Before Joining a Church

Before we attend a church, we should know that it is a legitimate church. Now, obviously, if the sign on the front of the church reads “Church of Satan,” we know it isn’t a legitimate body of Christian believers.

Faith in Focus: Why did Jesus come to earth?

We all long for purpose and meaning in our lives, a reason for our existence and a justification for what we are doing.

Learn from Christ’s Speech and How He Spoke

Having a strong faith could make you look crazy to others. Do you care?

Matthew 21:21 Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done...

PAPER PULPIT: Jesus' miracles help strengthen our faith

There is tremendous power in the Word of God! God’s Word is our source of strength in all of life’s struggles. Do you ever have times when

5 Signs You Are Seeking Your Own Glory and Not God’s

“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted” (Matthew 23:12). Our college ministry staff has been reading the classic Campus Crusade book “Principles God Ho…

7 creative ways to encourage your kids to pray

When our oldest daughter started kindergarten, we replaced previously lazy mornings with a chaotic new routine of rigid uniforms, rushed breakfast, and

Take Every Thought Captive to Obey Christ

Finding friends who help deepen your faith

Deep, mutual, honest, encouraging, faith-building friendships are worth the time and courage it takes to find and maintain those relationships.

10 Suggestions for Raising Godly Children

"And by God’s grace—and so far—with two adult children who love and serve Jesus—it is working."

Six Common Biblical Fallacies Used to Criticize Devotion to Mary

Anti-Marian Protestants often rely on several biblical fallacies to minimize the significance of Mary and slander Catholics as well as others who are devoted to her. Identifying these fallacies and calling them out for what they really are is an essential part of defending the faith. Here are six common fallacies you’ll often encounter when […]