Around the world, God is utilizing mothers' gifts to nurture and develop the next generation of leaders. So, as we celebrate moms and spiritual mothers alike, we want to say thank you for your sacrifice. You are making a Kingdom impact.
As Lent commences on Ash Wednesday, we are entering a time of introspection and prayer leading to Easter. Let us reflect on the significance of death preceding resurrection, urging readers to embrace a daily practice of surrendering self in preparation for our spiritual transformation.
Despite being more technologically linked than ever, studies now show loneliness and disconnection are at an all-time high. How does this trend truly affect your spiritual life and personal connection with God?
Every believer agrees that maintaining our integrity is one of best things we could for our spiritual life, but does it have to be so difficult. Read more to find out how to build consistency with maintaining your integrity.
Martin Luther King, Jr’s words and leadership have helped to change the course of history for over half a century. Did you know, his "I have a dream" speech was not in his notes? Read this and find out what happened.
Jesus was weakened and unable to CARRY HIS CROSS. When He fell, Simon of Cyrene was forced to carry His cross. Do you think it was coincidence that He fell right in front of Simon? Or the will of the Father who sent Him? https://www.ILITeam.org/coreleadership/carrying-the-cross
If you knew there was a guaranteed strategy for success in growing the Kingdom of God and reaching the lost, would you adopt it? Check out these five simple steps and the impact they can have for His Kingdom.
The Holy Spirit spoke to me, “Take the bread and the juice. Go back to the empty tomb, and take Holy Communion.” I internally protested, “What will my friends think? This place is closing in four minutes. There’s no time.” The Holy Spirit spoke again...
HOLY WEEK is the week before Easter Sunday; a week full of significant events in the life of Jesus Christ, and in our lives as well. There really isn’t much that seems holy about what happened during Holy Week... but it WAS GOOD, and brought about SALVATION for you and me... Let's focus this week.
Mike Oakes is the Global Outreach Director for Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, TX. In this podcast, Mike shares how he came to be burdened for the world at large, how he learned about ILI, and what the Lord has been doing since.
New believers are often like newborn babies, needing to be cared for and guided. They should not be expected to fetch their own "spiritual food" but should be led and nurtured by mature Christians. Check out these helpful practices for being a successful spiritual parent.
It is one thing for a basketball player to get in their stance, but it is another thing for a player to stay in their stance. Same goes with our spiritual stance. Do you stay in your spiritual stance when things get hard?
Tabitha loves the Bible and loves children, but when faced with the daunting reality of nearly three million orphans in her nation, she lacked the vision to make a difference. Little did she know, God had BIG plans to use Tabitha's love for the Word to make history in Kenya.
Every faith conversation needs to be approached with cultural relevance, sensitivity and power, so that the truth of the Gospel can be understood and received in every culture. Jesus' approach to the proclamation of the Kingdom of God teaches us valuable principles of cultural relevance.
Much like the dark side of the moon, when we as Christian's walk through a dark time there is nothing magnificent or beautiful about it. But when the Son shines his light on our darkness, transformation begins and the beauty of our faith begins to shine once again!
My father abandoned my family when I was just a year old. After years living in anger and confusion, I finally hit rock bottom. When I found myself in a dark and lonely prison cell, I knew something had to change...
Are you the guitar hero or the band player? Check out these three ways that servant leaders can "play for the band".
Here in the U.S. Spring training is a time to get back to the basics and practice the fundamentals of baseball. But we can also apply this to our spiritual walk. We need to make time to get back to the fundemtals of our faith!
When Maria's church was ready to send their first missionary, all eyes were on her. But when the cost seemed too high for a woman with so little, she had to choose faith or fear. Check out Maria's bold response to God's call and the incredible story of how He came through just in time.
Billy Graham passed away on February 21 at the age of 99. He lived his life as a servant of God and an amazing evangelical preacher, leading millions to Christ. Although he has left this earth to spend eternity with our Heavenly Father, he leaves behind a legacy that will live on!
Stretching is important, not only for your muscles but in many other areas of life. Allowing God to help you stretch your spirit is one. Have you done your spiritual stretching lately?
Meet Kamal, who despite his upbringing found Christ in the mist of his pain through a Regional Conference. Do you have a testimony to share from a conference? Share it with us!
Do you have hidden spiritual gifts just waiting to be discovered? Check out these tips for digging deep and using the treasure God gave you. He entrusted you with a gift to help you share the Holy Spirit. Let's put that given talent to work.
In every age and every place, the best person to communicate the Gospel is someone who knows the language, culture, and context of that place. We need to make sure we are doing our part to reach those around us.
