Living Waters Community Church

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

How shunned Jehovah's Witness mom killed her entire family

She made a video of herself saying that she was "broken" and that she didn't want to burden her family.

Why Do These Pentecostals Keep Growing?

Many evangelical churches and denominations are in a state of plateau or decline. Why aren’t Pentecostals?

I’m Unemployed. Should I Still Tithe?

I grew up in the Church, and I have always been taught the principle of tithing. For years, I’ve faithfully given 10 percent of my income to church, but I

What You Need to Know Before Joining a Church

Before we attend a church, we should know that it is a legitimate church. Now, obviously, if the sign on the front of the church reads “Church of Satan,” we know it isn’t a legitimate body of Christian believers.

Why I’m Coming Out as a Christian

I’m not scared that non-believers will make me feel like an outcast. I’m scared that Christians will.

Green Valley Community Church

How To See Light In A Season Of Darkness

Maybe you’re depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, or irritable. You can function in this life, but you aren’t thriving, and like the…

How To Be Something By Becoming Nothing

It came to mind, as much as anything can at four in the morning when my one-and-a-half-year-old screamed like a deranged rooster.

The Bible. Should I Bother?

GQ magazine recently released a list of 21 books you don’t have to read. The Bible was on it. Reason being? “It is repetitive…

What is “Community Water Fluoridation”?

SaludToday Guest Blogger Campaign for Dental Health Community water fluoridation is the practice of adjusting the level of fluoride in the local water supply so there is just enough to help protect teeth from decay. It’s called ‘community’ water fluoridation because the whole community benefits. But Latino kids and families with low incomes, who suffer ...

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

Is Too Much Grace Possible?

Letter writer: Community water fluoridation has important benefits for oral health

"Water fluoridation is an inexpensive means of improving oral health that benefits all residents of a community, young and old, rich and poor alike."

5 Places to Find Grants to Upgrade Your Community’s Water Systems

Budgets are tight and it can be tough to fund water and wastewater improvements. We rounded up 5 grants to help upgrade your community’s water systems. Download the list!

Helping broken people find wholeness in Christ.

Is It Safe For Dogs to Drink Out of Community Water Bowls?

While no system is perfect, our communal water bowls are a lot safer than those at a dog park or outside your neighborhood store. Here's why.

Is Your Church a Preaching Center or a Discipleship Community?

Preaching of God's Word is essential for life transformation but preaching alone is not enough. A preaching center and discipleship community work together.