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Be courageous, pastor. Teach your people to give. But let no one accuse you of pressuring them to give. They will anyway. Expect it and shrug it...

Small churches may not be "big" in numbers, but they can be "healthy" in critical ways. From personal relationships to personal development, small...

Ambiguous loss, with no defined endpoint, is complicated to navigate. Churches can unknowingly marginalize those experiencing this loss, because...

Does lack of excitement mean that we lack passion for God? Or does lack of enthusiasm mean our passion for Christ is gone? Not at all. Many...

Sometimes in a failed marriage, it's actually the wife who cheated. So many assume it's the man. Here's how churches can help men get the support...

These four amazing hymns are classic and beloved not only for their beauty and depth, but also for the great stories behind their creation.

After receiving my speeding ticket, I started the car and pulled away. That’s when a fellow on my cassette tape in the car rebuked me. “Have you...

As we celebrate Independence Day, we should recognize that millions of our ancestors, by their creative thinking, hard work, devotion to the common...

A Christian’s perspective about life is very different from our culture.  We see life as an opportunity to love others and to serve...

Christians who are taught to tackle life’s problems through prayer, faith, and other spiritual practices, often wrestle especially hard...

God has revealed to us in his word what happens to the human soul at the moment of death. In order to understand the answer to this question...

We all will justify our words when it comes to cursing. However, what seems like inconsequential words are actually sins, creating gateways for...

Although there are no “anti-abortion” passages, the Bible is clear that God is the Creator of life and all life is precious, born...

There is something in every man that wants to rise to a genuine challenge. It's part of God’s design and a mark of authentic manhood. And when a...

The answer to the question, “what is wisdom” seems, at first hearing, to demand a rather simple answer. One could say, “Wisdom is the appropriate...