Man in custody seated in a courtroom beside an officer, with bold white text reading “C’mon Chud!”

Should the Same Mouth Crown Christ and Spit Racial Slurs?

A viral controversy surrounding Chud the Builder raises a deeper question for Christians: can a mouth that crowns Christ also spit racial slurs? Ephesians 4 reminds us that free speech may protect ugly words, but Christ commands His people to speak with truth, grace, holiness, and love.

Why Your Church Needs a Social Media Strategy (And How to Get It Right)

More than 90% of US companies with 100+ employees use social media for marketing. It’s not just for businesses; real people need outreach. Churches can excel in social media but struggle with time and expertise. Bitterman Media offers coaching and support for effective social media management. They can help craft a vision, extend reach, and provide expertise. Social media professionals can create engaging content and stay updated on trends. With 1.44 billion Facebook users and growing social media usage, churches can reach a larger audience and provide mental health support. Bitterman Media specializes in digital marketing, empathy, planning, time management, content creation, design, analytics, and customer service.

Jesus, My Strength and Shield Prayer

This prayer invokes Jesus to sanctify and protect, drawing on themes of redemption, strength, and the promise of eternal life. Encourages reflection, journaling, and sharing to strengthen spiritual connection and community.

How a Social Media Calendar Can Transform Your Church’s Digital Ministry

Don’t be like me! While I’ve grown my online presence to nearly 100,000 followers in two years across multiple platforms, … More

Life Isn’t Fair

The post explores the chaotic nature of life, highlighting the coexistence of good and evil. Ecclesiastes teaches that excessive righteousness or wickedness can be harmful, urging a balanced approach. Wisdom, rooted in the fear of God, is emphasized as crucial for navigation through life’s challenges and criticisms, ultimately advocating for faithfulness despite life’s messiness.

Why We Need Funerals More Than Parties

Funerals evoke deep emotions and convey life’s impermanence, forcing reflection on mortality. They remind us of our limited time, contrasting the often avoided seriousness of death with societal frivolity. Embracing funerals encourages meaningful conversations and balancing joy with soberness, ultimately shaping better life choices grounded in the reality of our existence.

Is Modern Worship Keeping Us from True Worship?

The content reflects on the nature of modern worship, comparing it to the warnings in Ecclesiastes 5 regarding true worship. Solomon emphasizes listening and obedience over mere verbal sacrifice, urging believers to approach God with reverence. Genuine worship involves recognizing God’s greatness, conveying the importance of thoughtful engagement in worship practices.