Replace a Complaining Attitude

How Worship Gets Replaced with Ego, Envy and Self-Centeredness

Three ways to foster genuine worship and avoid traps of self-aggrandizement.

How Envy Replaced Greed as the Cardinal Sin of Our Time

Thanks to trickle-down economics and Wall Street, greed was widely celebrated at the end of the last century, but an even darker sin may define the 21st. It’s tough to put a positive spin on this one.

What Are We Teaching the Next Generation About Following Christ?

"Children watch our walk. Absorb our attitudes. Perceive our priorities."

Does It Matter What You Believe?

Does it really matter what you believe—as long as you believe something? In this message, Dr. Stanley explains our beliefs determines our attitudes toward ourselves, others, our vocation, and our finances. Know what you believe and why you believe it so you can stand against false and erroneous teaching.

Stop Complaining About What You Don’t Have

The most crucial factor in growing your church? ATTITUDE

How to grow a church is one of the major questions facing Christian leaders today. New research suggests that it isn\'t primarily a question of theology or style, but instead it\'s about having an attitude of growth.

Is it Ever Legitimate to Complain to God or to Express Anger to God?

We need to notice not just the complaints the biblical saints sometimes make, but the responses God gives.

How to Gain Peace by Changing Your Attitude

Peace is a gift God gives us, and it grows in us just like fruit grows on trees – with time and nurturing. As we work with the Holy Spirit to develop the fruit of peace in our life, He teaches us how to deal with our frustrations in a completely different way. One thing I learned is that it ...

Bad Things Happen To Good People: How To Keep An Undying Positive Attitude

There’s a reason that the first pillar of Acquirent is an undying positive attitude. From my experience, it isn’t because you should expect everything to go well, it is for when things aren’t going so well and how to push forward and continue striving.

Five Reasons Why “We Pay the Bills” at This Church Is Such a Harmful Attitude

One of the most toxic statements a church member or group of church members can make is, “We pay the bills at this church.”

Nine Things That Have Replaced Traditional Outreach in Churches

People are less receptive, even hostile, to drop-by visits.

How superhero films are replacing religion in teaching us how to live

From Aquaman to The Avengers, superhero films give us moral teachings and Messiah-like figures with a side of butt-kicking action.

10 Things You Can Give Up for Lent and What to Replace Them With

It's easy to commit to give something up. The hard part is keeping that commitment. Filling that void with something good can help.