Kelly Givens

• 8 Signs You are a Discipleship Bully Thursday, July 9, 2015
  Discipleship relationships can sometimes go sour, particularly if the person in charge of discipleship becomes a bully.
• Katy Perry’s Battle With Christianity Thursday, July 2, 2015
  Singer Katy Perry is making headlines over a bizarre lawsuit involving two nuns, and it’s bringing her rocky past with Christianity back into the spotlight.
• 4 Simple Steps to Making the Right Decision EVERY Time Wednesday, June 24, 2015
  When we make decisions, there is often not a "right" or "wrong" choice. So how can Christians make wise decisions? By following these 4 steps.
• 3 Words Christians Should Stop Using Right Away Thursday, June 18, 2015
  Are these 3 words a regular part of your speech? If so, consider the impact they may have on your faith.
• Are You Addicted to Outrage Porn? Thursday, June 11, 2015
  Many of us are addicted to “Outrage Porn” the way we are actual pornography. Here's how Christians can find a better way to navigate the Internet.
• How Should Christians Respond to Caitlyn Jenner? Thursday, June 4, 2015
  Gospel Coalition writer Alex Duke shares 3 things to remember in light of Jenner's transformation.
• What to Do When Your Unwed Daughter is Pregnant Thursday, May 21, 2015
  Finding out your unwed daughter is pregnant is a shock no Christian parent wants to face. But here are two ways to help your daughter during this trying time.
• Christians, Stop Being So Nice Thursday, May 14, 2015
  If you’ve ever been a part of Christian community, you’ve likely had friends who encourage and build you up. But what may be missing in your community is kindness.
• Not All Youth Leave Church! 3 Reasons Why They Stay Thursday, April 30, 2015
  Youth group attendance is just no guarantee that your child will continue to be plugged into a church for the long run. So what sets apart the kids who stay?
• 3 Reasons Why Your Happiness Isn't God's Highest Priority Thursday, April 23, 2015
  Here are 3 lies about happiness and success we tend to fall for, and why they simply aren’t true.
• 4 Reasons Why Christians Should Support Earth Day Thursday, April 16, 2015
  Regardless of our political positions on certain environmental issues, Christians have a spiritual position from God to be good stewards of the world he has given to us.
• How Your Small Group Clique is Destroying Your Pastor Wednesday, April 1, 2015
  Has your small group become a clique? Here are tell-tale signs and the devastating effects these groups can cause--particularly to pastors.
• 10 Myths Christians Believe about Other Christians Thursday, March 19, 2015
  Here are 10 myths Christians tend to believe about other Christians, particularly when debating theology and other divisive topics.
• 9 Signs Your Church May be Unhealthy Wednesday, March 11, 2015
  What are the indicators of an unhealthy church? Here are a few sure signs to be watchful for when it comes to unhealthy church bodies.
• 3 Steps to Help a Friend Struggling with Addiction Thursday, March 5, 2015
  What should you do if you know a friend is struggling with an addiction? Here are three helpful suggestions for anyone who has a friend struggling in the midst of addiction.
• Meet the Church That Helps Anyone Who Needs It Thursday, February 26, 2015
  Under the leadership of Pastor Jon Weece, Southland Christian Church is reaching into their city and changing it in big ways.
• Does Islam Inevitably Lead to Violence? Thursday, February 19, 2015
  So how should Christians think about Islam? Is violence intrinsic to the Muslim faith?
• 3 Female Ghosts that Haunt the Church Thursday, February 12, 2015
  If you're a male staff member at a church, consider these three "ghosts" that may be keeping you from doing ministry with women in your church.