Kelly Givens

• 10 Things We Should Get Angry about before Yoga Pants Thursday, February 5, 2015
  Is the yoga pants debate even worth our time? Or are there other things more worthy of our outrage?
• 4 Things Introverts Want the Church to Know about Them Thursday, January 29, 2015
  Here are 4 things not to overlook when it comes to introverts in your church.
• 4 Reasons to Stop Obsessing about Heaven Thursday, January 22, 2015
  we often see heaven as our final destination as believers. But that’s not what Scripture teaches us.
• 4 Things They Should Tell You While You are Still Dating Thursday, January 15, 2015
  Here are 4 things I wish more people understood before they got married. What would you add to this list?
• 7 Reasons We Don't Invite Friends to Church Thursday, January 8, 2015
  What stops you from inviting friends to church? Here are a few reasons why we struggle to extend that invitation, and why we shouldn't let those reasons stop us.
• Parenting Kids Who Sabotage Big Days Thursday, December 18, 2014
  How many of you have seen even the most meticulously, lovingly crafted holiday plans for your kids blow up in smoke, ending in meltdowns and tantrums? What is going on here?
• Kay Warren: Stop Sending Cheery Christmas Cards Thursday, December 11, 2014
  Have you been through a holiday season where the last thing you wanted was another reminder to be joyful, merry and bright? Friend, you are not alone.
• Why Christmas is for Joy and Advent is for Longing Thursday, December 4, 2014
  If Christmas is a joyful celebration of our Messiah's birth, then Advent is our reminder of the wait and longing before us.
• God is Not Santa Claus Thursday, November 20, 2014
  In our culture, we often approach God like we do Santa, with a long list of wants we hope he gives us.
• 3 Reasons Why You Need to Stop Living in the Past Thursday, November 13, 2014
  It's easy to live in the past, but it's not healthy. Here are three reasons why.
• Stop Judging Christians Who Look Different Thursday, November 6, 2014
  Do you ever find yourself making snap judgments about a person based on his “look,” or the way he talks, or the work he does? It’s a pretty easy sin to slip into—but we often don’t see it as sin.
• 5 Tips Everyone Should Follow When Reading the Bible Wednesday, October 22, 2014
  The Bible isn’t the easiest book for the modern day reader to understand. If you’re struggling to read your Bible effectively, here are a few simple tips that will help.
• 3 Powerful Actions to Take Every Time You're Afraid Thursday, October 9, 2014
  Are you often anxious or fearful? Here are three powerful actions you can take to overcome your fears and let Christ's peace reign in your heart.
• 8 Ways to Stay Friends with Your Spouse Thursday, October 2, 2014
  Just like all friendships, friendship with your spouse requires work. Here are 8 keys to staying friends with your significant other.
• 3 Ways to Celebrate Yom Kippur as a Christian Thursday, September 25, 2014
  Here are three ways to bring Christ into this traditionally Jewish holiday.
• 3 Tips for Avoiding Soap Operas at Church Thursday, September 18, 2014
  As with most families, our church families are not without drama. Here are 3 tips for avoiding the soap opera.
• Why Christians Should Cry for Their Cities Thursday, September 11, 2014
  Why should you cry for your city? Because Jesus cried for his.
• 4 Signs You May Be Addicted to Busyness Thursday, September 4, 2014
  Are you overcommitted? Here are 4 red flags to keep in mind if you're prone to busyness.