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Spent Matches: Igniting the Signal Fire for the Spiritually Dissatisfied

Spent Matches: Igniting the Signal Fire for the Spiritually Dissatisfied

by Refraction and Roy Moran

Spent Matches explores the possibility that a few small paradigm shifts within the church might make the difference between extinction and effectiveness. In fact, taking a clue from the automobile industry, the church might be able to not only halt the rapid decay in attendance but also become an effective tool in achieving Jesus' final command… Read more…

Slow to Judge: Sometimes It?s OK to Listen

Slow to Judge: Sometimes It?s OK to Listen

by Refraction and David Capes

God invites us to judge and to help correct wrongs from a place of understanding. Sometimes we pre-judge a person based on our own biases and superficial experiences. We stifle dialog before the conversation even begins. If all we know is our own faith, and we never put it side-by-side with what others believe, our spiritual growth and commitments can b… Read more…

Transcending Mysteries: Who Is God, and What Does He Want from Us?

Transcending Mysteries: Who Is God, and What Does He Want from Us?

by Ginny Owens, Andrew Greer and Refraction

“We fell in love with Jesus. Then we had to decide what to do with God.” In Transcending Mysteries: Who Is God, and What Does He Want from Us? Andrew Greer and Ginny Owens take readers on a journey to answer the question: is the God of the Old Testament the same God we relate to and worship today?As the most definitive written revelation o… Read more…

Divided: When the Head and Heart Don't Agree

Divided: When the Head and Heart Don't Agree

by Refraction and Bill Delvaux

The longest distance in the universe is between the head and heart. For Christ-followers, it is the chasm between what we say we believe in our minds and what we truly believe in our hearts: a split between our statements about God and our experience of Him. This divide is everywhere around us, causing untold devastation. It is found in the double lives… Read more…

Reluctant Journey: Fulfilling God?s Purpose for You

Reluctant Journey: Fulfilling God?s Purpose for You

by Refraction and Richard Leslie Parrott

Imagine the God of the universe whispering in your ear, “What shall we create out of your life that will serve My purpose?” The path of authenticity is not a solo endeavor but a calling to a partnership with God that requires utter honesty, trust, commitment, and wisdom. God guides your path with a two-fold promise, “You know I love you as you are… Read more…

How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts of Kindness: Serving People Just as They Are

How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts of Kindness: Serving People Just as They Are

by Refraction , Todd Stevens and Erin Stevens

The starting and ending points for all outreach have to be love. The most effective way to reach people for Jesus is through kindness outreach—showing God’s love in practical ways. This type of outreach is what Jesus modeled, is culturally relevant, and values people. The goal should be to invite people to take the next step from where they are.Frie… Read more…