Some hail that the church is nothing more than dry bones, a dried institution lacking life, but I can't help but think God wants to give us the vision of Ezekiel.

This letter serves as notice that every single church leader that calls our church home needs to tender their resignations, as well. None of us have a right to lead this church. None of us can hold on to leadership if we want our church to be successful.

Another edition of the Young Influencers List is here. Stay in the know on who are the young, up-and-coming influencers around the world who are making a difference.

If we obsess over the cake and make it our whole focus, character atrophies. If we make growing in godliness our obsession and keep our focus on God, our character matures.

Could it be that God is most pleased not with what we do for him but with the life of love we cultivate with him? Maybe this is why Jesus seemed so free from needing the approval of men.

The church in America is led by scholars. Essentially, the church is a robust school system created around a framework of lectures and discussions and study. We assume this is the way its supposed to be because this is all we have ever known.

Simply put, normal isn't working. Groeschel's WEIRD views will help you break free from the norm to lead a radically abnormal (and endlessly more fulfilling) life.

The human condition clings to the broad path of power, esteem, and security; but, the Bible calls us down the narrow way that leads to abundant life. Do our current spiritual practices guide us down the right path?