The summer is full of couples who are ready to tie the knot and take the next step in a lifelong relationship. It’s a time of romance, fun, and some serious planning. Once all of the festivities end, it’s time to start living the rest of your lives together. This is probably unfamiliar territory that is both exciting and full of possibilities. How will you navigate this path together? Fortunately we’ve put together a list of some of the best Christian books for newlyweds and engaged couples. Relationship books like these are kind of like financial planning: it’s always best to start early, but it’s better late than never.
Faith Films: Why Aren't There More Options?
- July 26, 2017
- Movies
With the summer movie season in full swing, we’ve seen superheroes saving the galaxy, metal robots fighting to protect the earth, and web-slingers being friendly in the neighborhood. It’s clear to see that our imaginations love to run wild at the movies, even if we wish Hollywood had a few more original tricks up its sleeves. Seeing how Hollywood is willing to spend over $150 million each on most of these blockbusters, Christian audiences might be wondering why there aren’t more faith films playing at their local theaters.
How to Start a Bible Study: Tips and Ideas
- July 21, 2017
- Christian Living
Community and studying scripture are two very important aspects of Christian life. It is recommended to read the Bible on your own time each day, but bringing others together to study a theme or book on top of that has its own advantages. There’s a strong chance that at some point during your life you will be invited to take part in a Bible study of some kind. Other times, you may feel called to begin your own. Maybe you don’t know how to start a Bible study, though. The good news is that anyone can do it. You don’t have to have a certain skill set or spiritual gift. If you’re willing to put in the time, you can create a Bible study that will help people draw closer to God.
10 Christian Podcasts on Leadership and Business
- July 17, 2017
- Christian Living
Every few years there is a new burst in excitement over the latest idea in entertainment and communication. A recent example of this is found in YouTube. Founded in 2005, this little internet company went from a hub for home videos to a multi-billion dollar company that launched careers and revolutionized the video world. Around the time that YouTube was becoming what we know it as today, another idea starting gaining traction. Today, podcasts are the hip thing that every church, business, and media entity are involved in. These audio shows take many forms in both fiction and nonfiction. Podcasts are also being used by the biggest voices in the Christian community.
Faith and Fitness: Treating Your Body as a Temple
- July 17, 2017
- Christian Living
We all want to be healthy. Each year, eating well and working out more are near the top of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. While each person’s idea of healthy is unique, we can all agree that good health typically leads to a longer life. You don’t have to compete on “American Ninja Warrior” or limit yourself to only organic food to be considered healthy. Through a series of wise choices, we can make quite an impact on our overall health. Faith is also an important part of our lives, one that can affect how we treat others and the way in which we live day to day. Is there a place where faith and fitness meet?
