Pastors / Leadership Archives

Recently, I reached out to a fellow writer and university graduate for his thoughts on the topic of shame. The many experiences of life have left...

Much as a shepherd directs the flock of sheep to graze in the field, through the wilderness, back to shelter, Jesus does the same for believers. He...

Every Christian person, in some way or another, has experienced the love of God covering sin. This is not simply Peter’s story, this is our own....

The theme of Ecclesiastes is that life is short, death is certain, and seeking meaning apart from God is like attempting to grasp the wind or...

There are quite a few lesser-known heroes of the Bible that are sadly not highlighted too often. I would like to call them the unseen heroes, or...

When it comes to addressing apparent Bible contradictions, especially in the four Gospels, it’s best to start with Journalism 101. The basic...

Trust is only as good as the object of that trust. Remember in the definition it is belief or reliance on the strength, character, and ability in...

Facilitating a Bible study, Sunday School lesson, or small group Bible study is one of those activities we might erroneously write off as...

Over the course of the last year, those outside of the Christian faith have increasingly looked on Christians with derision. A new animus has...

The story of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar who encounters Jesus on the road to Jerusalem, presents a compelling narrative of faith and determination....

With the enduring hope of life returning to “normal” looking as the light at the end of the tunnel it is likely many will still feel anxious or...

Are we known for how well we love people or are we known more for what we’re against? Are we known for being the most loving neighbor on our block...

How are we the salt of the earth? The truth is the value of salt is not when it is in the shaker. No, the value of salt lies elsewhere.

There is not just one type of faith. Different types of faith are custom designed to meet all sorts of different needs. Let me share with you an...

It’s plain and simple: we really do not want a Heaven-sent, life-rearranging revival. We want the results, the good part, but not the upheaval in...