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YouVersion Reading Plan // Giving Thanks With All Your Heart
We highlight November as a time to give thanks but we are called to carry gratitude each and every day. By highlighting 5 people in the Bible who gave thanks with all their hearts, Brittany Rust wants to ignite a heart of praise in you that carries through your everyday life.
Focus on the Family Church Article // Preteens Need Mentorship, Discipleship and Engagement
Brittany Rust shares 3 important things all youth and ministry leaders should be doing for their youth.
Crosswalk Article // Why Do We Pray if God Ultimately Decides the Outcome?
Why do some prayers seem to go unanswered? Why do we pray if God ultimately has decided anyway? Brittany Rust shares with Crosswalk why we should be praying, even with these questions in mind.
Crosswalk Article // 4 Ways God Shows Up When We Sin – And What We Should Do
Sin can make us feel hopeless but God wants to do a great work. In this article for Crosswalk, Brittany Rust shares 4 ways God shows up when we sin and what we should do.
Crosswalk Article // Who Was Lamech in the Bible?
It’s not uncommon to see multiple people share the same name in the Bible. But we run into the question, who is who? How do we tell them apart? One of those names, and one that is maybe not as well-known, is Lamech.
YouVersion Reading Plan // A Weary World Rejoices Advent Reading Plan
Don't lose your focus for the reason of the Christmas season—Jesus. Celebrating Advent is a beautiful way to keep Christ central in the holiday and in this YouVersion reading plan, you'll take a journey through Scripture to worship our King with daily Bible readings and devotions.
Crosswalk Article // 7 Dangers of Chasing Happy over Holy
Chasing your happiness won't lead to joy and fulfillment; chasing holy will. In this Crosswalk article, Brittany Rust shares the 7 dangers of chasing happy over holy.
Crosswalk Article // The Upside of COVID-19 Wrecking Your Plans
COVID-19 has wrecked a lot of our plans this year, however, it isn’t all bad. In this article for Crosswalk, Brittany Rust shares the upside of the pandemic wrecking out plans.
YouVersion Reading Plan // Rest for the Weary
Are you weary and tired? Rest doesn’t just happen, nor is it found in a Netflix binge. In Matthew 11, Jesus gives us the path to soul-deep rest. In this 5-day YouVersion reading plan, Brittany Rust shares the foundation, two keys, and sustenance for genuine rest.
Biblical Leadership Article // Best Practices for Effective Meetings
How do you lead and participate in a meeting well? Because it seems to be a lost art or forgotten respect these days. Learn what some best practices are in this article for BiblicalLeadership.com.
Biblical Leadership Article // The Primary Purpose of Prayer
We become discouraged when God doesn’t answer our prayers. But what if the primary purpose of prayer isn’t to change His will, but yours?
Crosswalk Article // 7 Things Congregations Need to Hear from Pastors about Healthy Sexuality
We’ve often ignored or flat out got wrong conversations about sex in the Church. In this article for Crosswalk, Brittany Rust shares 7 things pastors should be communicating to their churches about sex.
Crosswalk Article // Is the Bible Against Women Leading in Church?
What does the Bible really say about women in ministry and church leadership? Brittany Rust answers this question in her latest Crosswalk article.
Biblical Leadership Article // How to Discern Between Instruction and Criticism
In this article for BiblicalLeadership.com, Brittany Rust describes how to distinguish between instruction and criticism, and what to do with both.
New Crosswalk Article // How to Trust Again After You've Been Burned
How do you trust someone again after they’ve hurt you? Brittany shares what the Bible says and how you can find restoration in this Crosswalk article.
New Crosswalk Article // How Does the Bible Define Sexual Immorality?
What does the Bible say about sexual immorality? Find out in this article I wrote for Crosswalk.
How to Publish a Non-Fiction Book Traditionally
Where do you even begin to write a publish a non-fiction book traditionally? In this article, I share what I learned on my own journey to signing a 2 book deal with a major Christian publisher and how you can start your own journey.
3 Imperatives for Ministry Planning
The problem with building the plane while flying it—or lack of planning—is that it puts the church in reactive mode rather than engagement mode. Brittany shares three elements of successful ministry planning.
Focus on the Family Church Leadership Article // Shepherding Families Who Are Walking Through Miscarriage
As a ministry leader, how do you navigate the heartache of miscarriage with families in your church? In this Focus on the Family article, Brittany Rust shares insight on how to do this well.
Crosswalk Article // What it Really Means to Follow Jesus
In this Crosswalk article, I share what it looks like to really follow Jesus today.