Doctrine is a loaded word within the church. Most people don't want to talk about it or see little value from it in their daily lives. However, church doctrine is important, and Paul demonstrates this as he reiterates to the church the significance of the resurrection.

There are some topics that cause church leaders to talk circles around each other. One of the most prevalent of these topics is women in church. Today we address an age-old debate and look at the context into which Paul addressed this issue.

Paul had many corrections for the church in Corinth, but much of it was a call to be like God, to follow the example of our God who is a God of order and peace.

We each know the importance of prayer. Many even admit that they wish they prayed more, so what's stopping us?

God has promised that if we seek him we will find rest. That sounds good, but it's easier said than done. How can we go about finding rest in our daily lives?

One of this year's top New Year's Resolutions is to focus on happiness and rest. Believe it or not, that's precisely what God has offered. Unfortunately, we often choose the route of self-medication rather than seeking rest in God.

Who is Jesus to you? Is he a baby in a manger? Is he a buddy that likes to have a good time? Or, is he Lord of your life? There comes a time in each of our lives where we must make a decision.

Have you ever played a game where you're hopelessly outmatched? You want something that will level the playing field so that all can compete. This is what Christmas has done, leveled the playing field.

There are moments in time and life that change the course of history. One such time was the birth of Jesus.

Spending time with Jesus is vital to our Christian walk, yet so often, we struggle to find the time.

We want to be like Jesus, and we want to bring others into the family. However, too often, when new believers come to church, we immediately expect perfection.

Identity can be fragile. A bad day can cause us to question our identity or feel like an imposter. How can we, as Christians, find security and confidence in our identity?

Who are you? It's a question we all must face. Often, we identify with our jobs, friends, or other relationships, but any identity founded in this world is fleeting. When the struggles of life shake our identity, what we need is an identity that is founded on something stronger than this world.

Despite David's failings, God's favor upon his life was obvious. This was because, early on, David dealt with two major elephants which impacted his entire life.

What would you ask for if given one wish? King Solomon asked for wisdom, but I doubt most of us would be that noble. How did this 20-year-old king know the right answer?

Pretense kills family life. We've said that from the start. However, that doesn't remove the temptation to bury and ignore our problems, but what's the worst that could happen? Time heals all wounds, right???

We all dream of our own happily ever after, but is that fairytale ending really possible? Let's take a look at the elephant sitting at the heart of our family, our marriage.

Parenting is likely one of the hardest jobs on earth, but it's also one of the most important. Therefore, how we parent matters.

Jesus said that what comes out of the mouth originates in the heart. Unfortunately, the words we say to our family don't always reflect a loving environment.

How do you help your family to be functional and healthy? You first must address the elephant in the room.