5 Practical Ways to Seek the Will of God
5 Practical Ways to Seek the Will of God By Jim Richards Recently, I visited with two young men who were trying to decide on a place of ministry. They both were considering opportunities that would...
View Article10 People That Are At Every Christian Youth Camp
10 People That Are At Every Christian Youth Camp By Shane Pruitt One of my favorite things to do in ministry is preaching at Christian youth camps. It’s something that I’ve had the privilege to do for...
View Article8 Mistakes We Make On Short-Term Mission Trips
8 Mistakes We Make On Short-Term Mission Trips By Shane Pruitt The number of Christians in the United States who participate in short-term mission trips—those lasting a year or less—has risen...
View Article7 Ways To Reach Students : In Their Own Words
7 Ways To Reach Students : In Their Own Words By Shane Pruitt (This article was also picked up by Hello Christian & The Christian Post) Often, when you hear an “expert” speak or write about...
View Article7 Heartbreaking Ironies of the American Church
7 Heartbreaking Ironies of the American Church By Shane Pruitt (This Article has also been picked up by World Religion News & The Christian Post) In 1995, Alanis Morissette released her song...
View ArticleStraight Outta Context: The 5 Most Misused, & Abused Bible Verses
Straight Outta Context: The 5 Most Misused, & Abused Bible Verses By Shane Pruitt (This Article was also picked up by The Christian Post and World Religion News) In a previous article that I...
View ArticleBeing Pro-Life is much More than Voting Against Abortion
Being Pro-Life is much More than Voting Against Abortion By Kasi Pruitt I am a mom of 4—two biological daughters and two adopted sons, one from the U.S. and the other from Uganda. Our son adopted from...
View ArticleYou Know What The Bible Says, “Christians ARE SUPPOSED To Judge”
You Know What The Bible Says, “Christians ARE SUPPOSED To Judge” By Shane Pruitt We’re living in a day that values tolerance above all. In fact, tolerance has become aggressively militant in recent...
View ArticleThe Most Hypocritical Hour Of The Week
The Most Hypocritical Hour Of The Week By Shane Pruitt The alarm goes off on Sunday morning waking you out of beauty sleep. You’ve got to get up this time because you’ve already hit the snooze button...
View ArticleWhy Joy Is > Than Happiness
Why Joy Is > Than Happiness By Shane Pruitt Over the past 15+ years of ministry, there have been multiple times when I’ve counseled with a husband, or my wife has counseled with another wife, who...
View ArticleThe Great “But’s” of Scripture
The Great “But’s” of Scripture By Shane Pruitt When reading Scripture, one can’t help but notice all the great “buts!” These “buts” are really great to see. Ok, I realize making these statements are a...
View Article6 Non-Generic Prayer Requests From Your Pastor
6 Non-Generic Prayer Requests From Your Pastor Written by Shane Pruitt (This Article was picked up by Christian Leaders online, Hello Christian, & The Christian Post) What is a Pastor? According...
View ArticleShould We Be Saying, “It’s A God Thing”?
Should We Be Saying, “It’s A God Thing”? By Shane Pruitt (The Article was picked up by RELEVANT Magazine online, and referred to in an article on www.baptistnews.com) It was a total “God thing!” If...
View Article9 Unbiblical Statements That Christians Believe
9 Unbiblical Statements That Christians Believe By Shane Pruitt – @shane_pruitt78 This Article was RELEVANT’s Most Popular Article for 2015. See their Top 10 List by clicking HERE. This Article was...
View ArticleWhy Following Your Heart Is A Really Bad Idea
Why Following Your Heart Is A Really Bad Idea By Shane Pruitt (This Article got picked up by RELEVANT Magazine, The Christian Post, & The Aquila Report) “You just need to follow your heart!” How...
View ArticleHow Christianity Is The Opposite Of Every Other Religion In The World
How Christianity Is The Opposite Of Every Other Religion In The World By Shane Pruitt According to the best estimates that exist, there are approximately 4,200 different religions and spiritual...
View ArticleWhy We Stopped Saying, “As Long As They’re Healthy”
Why We Stopped Saying, “As Long As They’re Healthy” By Shane & Kasi Pruitt (This Article was picked up by Church Leaders) On the occasion of learning that someone you know is about to have a...
View ArticleThe Gospel Illustrated (A Perfect Jesus for Imperfect People)
The Gospel Illustrated (A Perfect Jesus For Imperfect People) By Shane Pruitt This is a visual illustration of why Jesus is the PERFECT solution for imperfect people. Feel free to share this video...
View Article10 Things That We’ve Learned In 10 Years Of Marriage
10 Things That We’ve Learned In 10 Years Of Marriage By Shane & Kasi Pruitt (This Article was picked up by RELEVANT Magazine Online, World Religion News, & The Christian Post) Over ten years...
View Article7 Things Church Planters Want You To Know About Them
7 Things Church Planters Want You To Know About Them By Shane Pruitt (This Article was also picked up by The Biblical Recorder & The Baptist Press) What is a church planter? A simple definition of...
View ArticleDo We Have An Idol Named Jesus?
Do We Have An Idol Named Jesus? By Shane Pruitt Often, when we hear the word “idol,” we may think of little hand-carved figurines or ornate golden statues of Buddha. Of course, most of us don’t deal...
View ArticleThe Death Of The Picture Perfect Family
The Death Of The Picture Perfect Family By Kasi Pruitt My husband and I always knew we wanted to adopt; it was something we talked about from the minute we got married. We always planned on having...
View Article7 Incredible Ways That Jesus Identifies With You
7 Incredible Ways That Jesus Identifies With You By Shane Pruitt (This Article was also picked up by World Religion News) “Jesus couldn’t possibly understand what I’m going through right now, after...
View Article10 Definitive Things the Bible Says About Marriage
10 Definitive Things the Bible Says About Marriage By Shane Pruitt (This article was also picked up by The Christian Post) Marriage is always a hot topic, no matter when it’s brought up. Obviously,...
View ArticleShould God Bless America?
Should God Bless America? By Shane Pruitt The phrase, “God bless America,” has probably become just as much a patriotic staple as the National Anthem. Most people believe that the phrase comes from the...
View ArticleGod-sized Forgiveness – The Story of Ozzie
God-sized Forgiveness – The Story of Ozzie By Shane Pruitt & Ozzie Marie Watters (This Article was picked up by The Hill Country Herald, The Christian Post, World Religion News, and a Podcast...
View ArticleSlacktivism: When Activism Loses It’s “Act”
Slacktivism: When Activism Loses It’s “Act” By Shane Pruitt Don’t be a what? A slacktivist. What in the world is that? I was introduced to the word several months ago by a close friend, when he...
View ArticleCan You Be A Christian, And Pro-Choice?
Can You Be A Christian, And Pro-Choice? By Shane Pruitt (This Article was picked up by Church Leaders and The Christian Post) It’s time to draw a proverbial “line in the sand” on the abortion issue...
View ArticleWhat Your Favorite Bible Translation May Say About You
What Your Favorite Bible Translation May Say About You By Shane Pruitt (This Article was picked up by RELEVANT, The Christian Post & crosswalk.com) Let’s be honest, when someone tells you what...
View Article10 Common Views of Millennials
10 Common Views of Millennials By Shane Pruitt (This Article was also picked up Southern Baptist TEXAN, The Baptist Press, World Religion News, HelloChristian, and The Christian Post) What is a...
View ArticleHow Should The Christian Family Approach Santa?
How Should The Christian Family Approach Santa? By Shane Pruitt (This Article was picked up by The Christian Post , and Church Leaders) As a Christian leader, I get asked this question often during...
View ArticleFun Christmas Traditions With Spiritual Implications
Fun Christmas Traditions With Spiritual Implications By Shane Pruitt Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. However, it’s really easy for us to miss the true meaning of Christmas...
View ArticleWas Jesus Born On December 25th?
Was Jesus Born On December 25th? By Shane Pruitt (This Article was picked up by The Christian Post) It’s the age-old question, “Was Jesus born on December 25th”? Is this actually Jesus’ birthday? The...
View Article5 Incredible Reminders Amid Tragedy
5 Incredible Reminders Amid Tragedy By Shane Pruitt (This Article was picked up by The Christian Post, World Religion News, and churchleaders.com) On December 26, 2015, my wife Kasi and I had dinner...
View ArticleThe Handicapped One
The Handicapped One By Kasi Pruitt Several months ago my son was in a room full of other toddlers. It was a bustling room full of noise and kids running around. As I walked up to the room, I said to...
View ArticleChurch Planting is Not Only For ‘Big’ Churches
Church Planting is Not Only For ‘Big’ Churches By Shane Pruitt (This Article is also posted on the Southern Baptist TEXAN online) When it comes to church planting and multiplication, there is a common...
View ArticleDoes “In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)” Undermine Sanctity of Life?
Does “In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)” Undermine Sanctity Of Life? Shane Pruitt (This Article was also picked up by The Christian Post) The sanctity of life is a biblical teaching that we rally around as...
View Article10 Ways To Make Your Wife Fall In-Love With You Daily
10 Ways To Make Your Wife Fall In-Love With You Daily By Nathan Lorick I love my wife! Not only has she been my wife for over a decade now, she is also my best friend who I get to do life with on a...
View Article5 Ways For Couples To Argue Well
5 Ways For Couples To Argue Well By Shane & Kasi Pruitt (This article was also picked up by RELEVANT, HelloChristian.com, World Religion News, & The Christian Post) Argue ar·gue / ˈärɡyo͞o...
View Article3 Unfair Scenarios For Our Children
3 Unfair Scenarios For Our Children By Shane Pruitt (This Article was picked up by RELEVANT Magazine) Remember that old playground song: “Bob and Sally / Sitting in a tree, / K-I-S-S-I-N-G. / First...
View Article7 Myths About Forgiveness
7 Myths About Forgiveness By Shane Pruitt Radio interview about this Article on The Forum with Life FM, listen HERE (This Article was picked up by The Christian Post, & RELEVANT ) One of the...
View ArticleBlockbuster Churches in a Netflix World
Blockbuster Churches in a Netflix World By Nathan Lorick Fifteen years ago, we were living in a less technological society than we are now. Blockbuster, the video rental market leader, was booming...
View ArticleIf You’re a Christian, You’re a Missionary
If You’re a Christian, You’re a Missionary By Shane Pruitt (This Article has been picked up by the TEXAN, RELEVANT , The Baptist Press, Hello Christian, & The Christian Post) To the surprise of...
View Article4 Ways For The Pastor’s Wife To Manage Bitterness Towards Ministry
4 Ways For The Pastor’s Wife To Manage Bitterness Towards Ministry By Allison Crandall My car traveled a familiar route. I was on time, but anything but relaxed. Typical Sunday morning. My husband had...
View Article5 Things That I Would Tell My High School Self
5 Things That I Would Tell My High School Self By Shane Pruitt – @shane_pruitt78 (This Article was also picked up by ChurchLeaders.com & World Religion News) Some time ago, I was counseling a...
View Article3 Ways to Respond to Criticism
3 Ways to Respond to Criticism By Shane Pruitt – @shane_pruitt78 (This Article was also picked up by The Christian Post, World Religion News & Hello Christian) In life, there are three things that...
View ArticleWhen Someone Dies, Does God Gain Another Angel?
When Someone Dies, Does God Gain Another Angel? Shane Pruitt – @shane_pruitt78 (This article was also picked up by Hello Christian, Christianity Today, & The Christian Post) I stood behind a...
View Article6 Reasons Why You Can’t Ignore The Holy Spirit
6 Reasons Why You Can’t Ignore The Holy Spirit By Shane Pruitt – @shane_pruitt78 (This article originally appeared on preachingsource.com) There was once a lady attending one of those cold-dead...
View ArticleDoes the statement “Believe in Yourself” cause more harm than good?
Does the statement “Believe in Yourself” cause more harm than good? By Shane Pruitt – @shane_pruitt78 (This article has also been picked up by Hello Christian, The Christian Post, & RELEVANT)...
View ArticleAccording to the Bible, There is No Such thing as a Millennial
According to the Bible, There is No Such thing as a Millennial Shane Pruitt – @shane_pruitt78 Many of my friends, colleagues, and I are making a living right now speaking, writing, and coaching...
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