9 microstresses of a pastor
Pastors are unique in the cumulative number of microstresses in their lives. And, left alone without care, these microstresses can lead to a total collapse.
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Why I don't agree with making church, Bible relevant
While I certainly agree that we should provide programs and resources that appeal to children, teens, and young adults alike, I do not agree, on principle, that the Bible needs to be changed to be “relevant.”
Human microchipping, End Times and Dr. Phil
And as Christians watching life unfold, we don’t get stressed because we know the ending. We know that good eventually conquers evil.
The 5 letter word Christians hesitate to use
Offensive though it may be, we must never waver in our testimony to this world — that Jesus saves from death and damnation in Hell.
The Southern Baptists’ ‘pastor’ controversy: A study in terminology’s pitfalls and their consequences
What is the controversy roiling Southern Baptists concerning the term “pastor” all about? Is it a major doctrinal disagreement or is it merely a “tempest in a teapot,” unworthy of the heat it has generated? And why, in the larger scheme of things, does it matter?
The No. 1 reason true believers leave a church
That worship expressive involves the intellect as well as the emotion, which is why worship is much more than the music selected for a service. Sadly, much of church today involves mindless delivery and rote participation that does not bring a person before the throne of God.
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The gritty work of church revitalization
Ministry isn’t glamorous. And the moment that ministry does become glamorous, you become an anti-minister.
Social media: For the good or the doom of society?
We need to consider how our use of social media and other technology platforms is detaching us from reality, particularly as deep fakes, misinformation, rigged photo shoots, and filters become more and more the norm.
How should Christians think about the conscience?
Listening to your conscience is critical — it helps you avoid sin! But “sanctifying” your conscience so much that it can’t be submitted to God is equally dangerous.
5 steps to succeed over secret sin
Does this apply to the seductions of sexual sin? What about masturbation? For those who have walked this path, it can be an agonizing and guilt-producing experience, crippling one's relationship with God.
Why love is not God
Today’s preaching from Christian pulpits is filled with compromise, often because of the wrong presentation of biblical love.
Artificial intelligence: Blessing or curse?
What are Americans to think when they read such disparate interpretations of the possible consequences of the rapidly expanding technological expertise in A.I.? Should our government seek to appoint experts to regulate how the technology is to be applied?
A different revolution without weapons of the world
We cannot fight the Goliaths of our age wearing the world’s armor. We must take these giants on using the weapons that God gives us, the weapons of the Spirit.
How to reach Gen Z with the Gospel
This massive generation of millions is ready for harvest. Gen Z is ready to be taken out of the darkness of futility into the Kingdom of God.
