John UpChurch

• 4 Ways Satan Wants to Destroy Your Marriage before it Begins Friday, March 20, 2015
  When married couples face troubled times, it’s often because they believed Satan’s lies even before the wedding. Have you bought into one of these devastating deceits?
• I Don’t Like Going to Church. Why Should I Keep Attending? Friday, March 13, 2015
  Most Sundays, you just feel like “something” isn’t right. Before you hit the door for good, consider these three important questions.
• What You Probably Don’t Know about "The Least of These" Friday, March 6, 2015
  Jesus said our eternal salvation depends on how we treat “the least of these.” But have we completely missed the point of who they really are?
• Is it Wrong for a Christian to Attend a Gay Wedding? Wednesday, March 4, 2015
  You might as well prepare yourself now. Someday soon, the invitation will pop into your mailbox for a gay wedding. But should you go?
• Franklin Graham: President Obama Defends Islam, Criticizes Christians Friday, February 27, 2015
  As ISIS abducts and beheads, President Obama chastises Christians. At least, that’s how it seems to Franklin Graham.
• The Dangers of Making Jesus Look Like Us Friday, February 20, 2015
  The clean, smiling, blue-eyed Jesus makes for a nice picture. But when we airbrush Christ to fit our ideas, we run the risk of missing who He truly is.
• Fifty Shades of Grey—What are Christian Leaders Saying? Friday, February 13, 2015
  You’ll rarely see Christian leaders of all stripes come together in their opposition of a movie. But Fifty Shades of Grey may be the exception.
• 10 Ways to Love Your Transgender Neighbor Friday, February 6, 2015
  The rising acceptance of transgender identity means there’s never been a greater need for Christlike wisdom and love. Here’s how...
• When God Doesn't Comfort You Friday, January 30, 2015
  We like those images of God as comforter and healer, but what about the times He doesn’t seem to be doing either?
• 1 in 4 Americans Believe God Will Decide Who Wins the Super Bowl Friday, January 23, 2015
  Many American Christians think it’s not deflated footballs that will decide the outcome of the Super Bowl. It’s a much higher power. Is the Super Bowl divinely “rigged”?
• The Most Disturbing Trend Happening in Your Church in 2015 Tuesday, January 13, 2015
  This one disturbing trend has hit churches of nearly every denomination, every size, and every location—probably yours, too. But we can do something about it.
• Legendary Gospel Singer Andraé Crouch Dead at 72 Friday, January 9, 2015
  Even if you’ve never heard his name, you’ve heard his influence on the radio. Andraé Crouch, who pioneered the sounds of contemporary gospel and Christian music, passed away on January 8.
• How to Use the Back of a Napkin to Prove that Jesus is God Friday, December 19, 2014
  Explaining the Trinity may be impossible, especially to those who deny this doctrine. But what if you could use a napkin to prove your case?
• 4 Bad Ways to Choose a Church Friday, December 12, 2014
  If your reason for choosing a church is one of these, you may want to reconsider.
• For the Days You Don’t Like Your Spouse Friday, December 5, 2014
  You’re wired differently. Some days it feels like a struggle just to understand them. But a simple change in perspective can make your marriage stronger.
• Actor Matthew McConaughey Shares a Surprising Insight on Marriage Friday, November 21, 2014
  Hollywood—not usually the place to look for marriage advice. But one Oscar-winning actor sees more to matrimony than a temporary convenience.
• Why You Should Give Up Tithing Friday, November 14, 2014
  Tithing and Christians—it’s a topic that causes much debate. So, here’s why we should just give it all up for something better.
• 4 Ways We Can Stop Church Decline Friday, November 7, 2014
  It’s easier to ignore the numbers, but the American church is in decline. So, what can we do to stop it?