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Don’t Confuse a Friend’s Spur With an Enemy’s Dagger

Distinguishing a spur from a dagger is not just important for preserving friendships, but is also a sign of spiritual maturity.

Who Is the ‘God’ People Say They Believe In?

Eighty percent of people say they believe in God. But what god do they believe in and how can we help them know the true God?

Your Friends WANT to Hear the Gospel

A full 79 percent of nonbelievers are willing to have a conversation about faith with a friend. What are we waiting for?

10 Steps Toward Self-Control

It can be hard to gauge if your growing in self-control; here, from Proverbs, are 10 characteristics of people who demonstrate it.

How to Fix Our Seminaries

Interest in the three-year Master of Divinity degree is declining. Here are some potential reasons why and what to do about it.

Should Close Friends Be on the Same Leadership Team?

Can close personal friends be trusted to put the good of the church ahead of their friendship, when necessary?

Evangelism for Impatient People … Like Me

Patience is key for evangelism—sometimes it takes days, weeks, months or years for it to bear fruit—keep sharing your faith.

Start Planning Now for a Smooth Succession

Waiting until a ministry leader retires or is forced to retire is waiting too long to set up a succession plan. There's a better way.