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How Can We Avoid ‘Believing’ the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says?

We need to learn, and teach other people, not just to read the Bible but also how to interpret it, so they don’t end up being Bible-believing heretics or Jesus-followers who follow a Jesus different than the real Jesus of the Bible and history.

Is Gen Z Coming Back to Church?

When people born between 1997 and 2007 go to church, they attend, on average, about 23 services per year.

The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Tips for Leading in Today’s Politically Divisive Culture

Walking the line between fine lines and land mines.

Perspectives for Dealing With the Angry 10% in Your Church

They may seem loud, but usually they're in the minority.

Finding Hope in the Midst of Tragedy

God does not eliminate the bad things from our lives, but he does promise to bring good.

Insidious Lies Pastors Believe—Part 1

Watch that you don't get pulled off the right path.

Insidious Lies Pastors Believe—Part 2

Lies about our performance as pastors.

10 Questions for Emotionally Healthy Preaching

I ask myself these questions as I'm preparing a message.

The True Source of Hope

Hope isn't a feeling. It's a person.

Why People Are Looking for Spirituality Outside the Church

We, the church, need to reclaim our purpose and identity.