Temple of Praise

Did Jesus Ever Speak About Homosexuality?

Jesus didn't speak about homosexuality? You might be surprised to find out how much Jesus actually did speak about homosexuality.

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Willoughby Hills couple indicted on charges of burning down homes to collect insurance money

A federal grand jury indicted Lonnie White and Lisa Ogletree on Friday for their role in setting fires to their properties to commit insurance fraud.

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 …

How Long Should You Stay at Your Church?

With sweat pouring down my cheek, my father said to me: “Put your head down; focus on the path before you. Don’t look to the right or the left. Take your time. Don’t finish quick but finish well.” This is how my dad taught me to mow the lawn. His advice is also relevant to …

What Jesus did Besides Go to Church

Sometimes Jesus gets a reputation for being boring. Probably because people who follow Him can be really boring. In one of my favorite videos of all time, Vintage 21 church pokes fun at our misconc…

Why I’m Grateful for the Local Church

I love my church where I serve, but I’m also very grateful for the local church in general. In all its beauty and flaws, I can’t imagine culture surviving without it.

What Praise Is and What It Does

“Praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment.” —C. S. Lewis

When Praise Backfires: Girls and the Praise Paradox

"The kids who are getting this process praise, strategy and taking on hard things and sticking to them, those are the kids who want the challenge."

The effects of praise: 7 evidence-based tips for using praise wisely

The effects of praise aren't always good. What can we do to make sure praise helps, and doesn't hurt?

10 Tips for Giving the Best Kind of Praise

Praise builds self-esteem in kids with learning and attention issues and motivates them to take on harder tasks. These tips can help you give empowering praise.

New research: The most powerful way to praise people

A recent study looked into what types of employee recognition have the greatest impact. Surprisingly, simply highlighting a job well done had less impact than other methods of praise. Read on to learn how managers can best show appreciation for employees, and what this discovery could mean for your organization.

How Too Much Praise Can Turn Kids Into Narcissists

Share onIf your kids can't stop taking selfies of themselves before even hitting puberty, you may want to reconsider how much praise you're dishing out to themA new study from Ohio State University suggests that constant — and perhaps undeserved — praise for our children's smallest accomplishments may cause them to develop over-inflated egos. And they'll most likely carry that superiority complex with them…

Encouragement: The Power of the Shout Out

Never underestimate your ability to make someone else's day with a little encouragement. The power of the shout out is a very real thing!

Praise Pointers: Give the Right Compliments to Kids

The type of compliments we're accustomed to giving students can have unintended negative side effects. Learn how to fine-tune your praise.

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This Common Type of Praise Actually Makes People Perform Worse

Using this tiny bit of language makes it harder for your team to perform at their best.