Common Faults of Pastors
I’ve learned the hard way that I must pry feelings from those who don’t speak up when I share a new initiative. Otherwise, their concerns will show up later and probably surprise me.
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12 of My Favorite Christmas Quotes
These quotes from pastors and theologians capture the weight and beauty of the Incarnation for me.
12 of My Favorite Christmas Quotes
These quotes from pastors and theologians capture the weight and beauty of the Incarnation for me.
What Do You Say When the Going Gets Tough?
Ive never met a runner, who crossed the finish line, who didnt receive the thrill of victory even if it was only after they threw up in a trashcan nearby, especially when the going gets tough.
7 Reasons Evangelism Has Declined in the Church
Why have we lost our evangelistic vigor in the last couple decades?
Why Our Subjective Feelings Need God’s Objective Truth
We should seek the Lord’s will through the reading and study of His Word, prayer, and the wise counsel of others. I emphasize “wise” to discourage counsel only from those who automatically agree with us and are not committed to speaking God’s truth.
Do Christians Have ‘Respect for Marriage’?
Before we post on Facebook about how so-called same-sex marriages are not marriages in God's eyes, before we donate to organizations or politicians promising to reverse the Respect for Marriage Act, and before we pour energy and prayers into resisting the LGBTQ+ movement, could I encourage us to first focus on our local churches?
What Do You Call God When You Pray?
Thanks to the Lord Jesus, God is our Father. We may address Him as Father (what a privilege!) and trust Him to be a loving Father.
How Will You Handle Church on Christmas Day?
While some pastors and church leaders hold to the conviction that their church is morally obligated to hold Sunday services 52 times a year (and there is nothing wrong with that conviction), others feel more comfortable with going online for the day or taking it off entirely.
Simple Ways for Leaders to Encourage Others
Here are seven practical, everyday ways to be an encouragement.
