Indian Bible 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 does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality

There is a lot of unnecessary confusion about what the Bible is really saying about homosexuality. Dr. Michael Brown offers five key scriptural truths that dismantle the modern-day argument that God's Word condones the homosexual ...

Why Are So Many Christians Unhappy?

The only way to have joy is to say a full “Yes” to God. Which means saying “No” to the world.

How Pastors Accidentally Ruin Their Church

It wasn’t on purpose. They never meant any harm to come. But they sat and watched as the church they loved crumbled.

4 Ways to Balance Leading the Church and Loving the Community

How do we both lead our church and love our community well? And how does this calling inform a church leader's priorities and daily schedule?

What Broccoli and the Bible Have in Common

A friend asked me the other day how I manage to read my Bible every day. She said she has a hard time getting into it or understanding it. How do you “fall

What God Does When We Strip the Facade

I remember a time when my marriage was falling apart, and I felt desperately alone and afraid. Despite the situation, I could not bear to tell anyone about

What Does Easter Mean to You?

Something about Easter makes it easy to mark the years. When you’re a kid it’s annual photos posed next to a basket that’s overflowing with neon grass and

How to Parent Your Children into Adulthood

We want to start off with the disclaimer that we’re still learning how to parent our adult children, so we’re not claiming that we’ve got it all figured ou

What I Wish I Knew in My 20s

“In your 30s you’ll be tested on the commitments you made in your 20s.” – Gene Edwards, The Inward Journey This quote stuck in my head ever since I read it

Knowing and Loving the Father

One of the principle keys to knowing and loving our heavenly Father is through prayer.

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.

10 Tips for Creating Inclusive Religious Organizations

We are a stronger country when religious organizations of all faiths live up to our values -- when we are welcoming, diverse, moral, and respect one anot...

What TechSoup Offers Religious Organizations

This article provides an overview of the TechSoup product donations and learning resources that can help your religious nonprofit get the most out of its technology.

Want to Understand the Bible?

Are you struggling to spend time in the Word? Do you lack motivation? Does your time in the Scriptures seem stale and lifeless? It is a...

The Bible Is Better Than Basic—How to Read the Bible

Many of us have fallen into the belief that the Bible is basically a big book of rules, morality tales and inspirational sayings. But knowing what the Bible really is will answer the question of how to read the Bible.

If the Bible Is Enough, Why Is It Good to Retell Bible Stories?

God, throughout history, has always given not only his word to people but also has given qualified men who might teach others.

Are you Worrying or Rejoicing?