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Lay leaders need to learn flexibility as they work with their pastors. And, in turn, pastors can demonstrate that they value their volunteer...

God's love is the very best antidote to counterfeit guilt. When you’re soaking in God’s love, you can break up with false expectations or negative...

Sooner or later, charm, beauty, health, youthfulness, money, careers, and fame will wear out, time out, and run out—proving themselves to be...

I’m finding that believing in the validity of Christianity is becoming more difficult. How should I handle my doubts?

Christians who wrestle with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression often feel the need to hide these struggles from their brothers and...

Church is for seekers and believers to find a community to love, to hold accountable, and to serve together with. Here are some questions to ask...

It was Sunday morning, and calm prevailed as I entered our church sanctuary. To my horror, I learned bombs had gone off in two churches a short...

Too often, especially in the church, our idea of male leadership is wrapped up in certain cultural norms that, in many cases, no longer apply....

Sometimes God is silent, our prayers go unanswered. When we are tired of the silence, we can still trust His heart.

Follow one woman's story from crushing loneliness to warmth and intimacy with her Creator.

Much of my present ministry is as a spiritual director to others, and an increasing number of pastors are coming to see me. As I listen to them, I...

Sooner or later, every child faces a canyon of inferiority. At such times—and all throughout their development—what does your child really need?

Unfortunately, some women in ministry experience struggles that may sound foreign to their male peers. Welcome to a conversation that is meant to...

Being a gunfighter, being wealthy, belonging to the right club, or being promoted to the highest level of society, even things like earthly power,...

In a world filled with so many voices, it can sometimes feel like a challenge to get through to your children as a parent. Here are a few ideas to...