Pastors / Leadership Archives

At one point or another, some believers wonder if they've committed the "unforgivable" or "unpardonable" sin. For the most part, such worries are...

We, as Christians, cannot tolerate emotional abuse or we have become complicit in that very abuse.

The Gnostic Gospels, a group of writings, compiled by (you guessed it) Gnostics, was an attempt to fit the Gospel of Christ within a heretical...

So, the answer, I firmly believe, is no; baptism does not determine your salvation. Salvation comes solely from faith in Jesus and confessing he is...

For 2000 years, people have been asking, “Where is this coming He promised?” (2 Peter 3:4). We’re closer than ever to that Day, and we need to know...

Although the Bible warns us of attitudes and activities to stay away from, how seriously do most Christians follow biblical counsel? God’s cautions...

There is a great danger in the way that people want to say, “your truth is your truth” or “all roads lead to heaven.” It is scary to know that...

What is righteous indignation and how can we tell if we’re experiencing righteous indignation or sinful human anger?

Many of these ancient hymns offer a broader scriptural perspective of Easter and remind us of deep truths that can enrich our appreciation and...

Over the past few centuries, scholars have argued about the benefits of Lent. Do we do it? Do we not? Should I even celebrate Lent if I am not...

How do we maintain an active, vibrant faith when emergency situations explode in our world? Here are three ways.

You’ve probably experienced both the good and bad in church — which is why our relationship with church is so complicated. Let me try to say it as...

Many people—yes, even some well-intentioned believers in Jesus—object to a focus on God’s grace. To them, too much grace seems dangerous. Maybe...

What we mean when we say or hear others suggest that God has communicated to them, is vitally important, but it’s also imperative that we know what...

Difficult conversations sometimes need to happen, especially if we want to maintain healthy, whole, united, and God-honoring relationships. Here...