Saturday Lagniappe: 'What does it mean to claim the US is a Christian nation, and what does the Constitution say?' And More

What does it mean to claim the US is a Christian nation, and what does the Constitution say?
Many Americans believe the United States was founded as a Christian nation, and the idea is energizing some conservative and Republican activists. But the concept means different things to different people, and historians say that while the issue is complex, the founding documents prioritize religious freedom and do not create a Christian nation.

Creative Facility Solutions for New Churches
Buildings too often hinder gospel advancement.

Results May Vary
Has anyone ever found “fine print” in the Lord’s offer of salvation?

Breath Prayers: The Ancient Practice of “Pray Without Ceasing”
Integrating breath prayers into daily routines can be a simple yet profound way to maintain spiritual mindfulness.

Nurturing Young Souls: Building a Strong Foundation in Faith
By nurturing young souls, children’s ministry workers and parents grow a legacy of faith and faithfulness. Instilling strong Christian values and a solid spiritual foundation in children is crucial.

The Next Big Thing in Small Groups
The next big thing in small groups… and discipleship… and evangelism is the disciple-making movement (DMM). DMM is new way of reaching the unreached, making disciples, and mobilizing leaders that is built around a simple, yet powerful way of doing small groups. It is sweeping around the world, and actually the United States is late to the game. Yet, as churches here start to work with it, it is proving to be a powerful and practical approach with incredible potential.

Help! My Loved One Is Deconstructing.
It’s important to remember that without a deconstructor, there’s no deconstruction. Every faith deconstruction story is about a person.

Why People in Your Church Don’t Do Evangelism—and One Really Important Thing to Do About It
Pastor, when it comes to helping your people in their evangelism, patiently and faithfully encourage them!

WCA and Good News still lobbying
The traditionalist caucuses Good News and Wesleyan Covenant Association have been encouraging congregations to leave The United Methodist Church for the Global Methodist Church. Both groups plan to be lobbying at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Critics say the meeting should be for those committed to The United Methodist Church. The groups say they need to advocate for churches and conferences that may still want to disaffiliate.

Trump’s language of evil
A manner of speaking is infesting our politics that is insulting to both the subject and the listener.