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6 Ways to Show Love and Not Legalism on Halloween

I don’t know what Halloween is going to look like for you in your community this year. Imagine how it would be different if you focused on ways to...

6 Ways to Show Love and Not Legalism on Halloween

7 Outdated Church Traditions That Need to Go

Regardless of what type of church you grew up in, I can bet it has some traditions that leave you wondering whether they should stick around....

7 Outdated Church Traditions That Need to Go

5 Ways Satan Tries to Keep Us from Attending Church

Satan's strategy is to keep us from church, knowing that by disrupting our worship and gathering with believers, he undermines our spiritual growth...

5 Ways Satan Tries to Keep Us from Attending Church

How to Engage in Politics without Destroying Your Ministry

As we evaluate ourselves, our leadership, and how we might engage with the communities and cultures around us perhaps we might begin by asking...

How to Engage in Politics without Destroying Your Ministry

6 Crucial Things the Bible Says Make a Great Leader

We can be leaders in a number of ways: in our households, our workplaces, our communities, and our churches. The important thing is to be a godly...

6 Crucial Things the Bible Says Make a Great Leader

Is the Tithe for the New Testament Believers?

A few weeks ago I wrote an article called “Why it’s Important to Keep Tithing in Tough Economic Times” and, quite frankly, I was surprised by the...

Is the Tithe for the New Testament Believers?

8 Ways Churches Can Come Alongside Those Laid Off during Government Shutdown

At a time when the price of everything is increasing and the companies that are hiring aren't in any hurry to fill open positions, this is a great...

8 Ways Churches Can Come Alongside Those Laid Off during Government Shutdown

7 Ways to Prepare for a Mission Trip without Losing Your Peace

You said yes to the mission trip, but now the fear is creeping in. Here’s how to prepare your heart and mind so anxiety doesn’t steal your peace.

7 Ways to Prepare for a Mission Trip without Losing Your Peace

8 Signs of a Narcissistic Spiritual Leader

Since so much teaching on humility over haughtiness is directed to those who shepherd God’s people, we in the Gospel ministry must pay particular...

8 Signs of a Narcissistic Spiritual Leader

Are Mormonism and Christianity Really That Different?

I believe that it is fair to say that Mormonism and Christianity are quite different. In fact, their basic tenants are mutually exclusive.

Are Mormonism and Christianity Really That Different?

7 Defining Qualities of Godly Leadership

Let’s examine Scripture for examples and key characteristics of godly leadership. We need this quality more today than ever.

7 Defining Qualities of Godly Leadership

Biblical Convictions Decline among US Churchgoers, Study Finds

A recent study by the Family Research Council and Arizona Christian University's Cultural Research Center reveals a decline in biblical conviction...

Biblical Convictions Decline among US Churchgoers, Study Finds

10 Reasons Contemporary Worship Is Declining and What We Can Do to Help the Church Move On

Experiencing God through worship has presentationally changed over time, but elementally remained the same. To understand where contemporary...

10 Reasons Contemporary Worship Is Declining and What We Can Do to Help the Church Move On

Should Our Giving Be Done in Secret?

We must be careful we have the right heart when it comes to giving financially. When we give from the right heart motivation, we will focus more on...

Should Our Giving Be Done in Secret?

10 Things Pastors Can Do to Save Their Sanity

Discover 10 practical strategies pastors can use to protect their sanity and sustain their well-being in ministry.

10 Things Pastors Can Do to Save Their Sanity