Pastors

How Christians View This Brief Life Differently

Though Christians agree with the culture about the short duration of life, our views are different on how we respond to that reality.

What Is Gossiping? (It’s More Than You Think)

What is gossiping? Gossip is the opposite of the gospel. In the mouth and the ear of a gossip is a morsel of bad news, not the good news.

More Than Just Forgiveness: A Theology of Grace

Here is an in-depth look at the theology of God's grace and its different expressions, as well as an exploration of how God uses grace not only to save our eternal souls but also transform our daily lives.

Drawn by a Desire for the Better

Human experience is inexorably tied to desire. To stop desiring at any given moment of one's conscious life is an absolute impossibility. This is a spiritual reality.

5 Commandments for Becoming a Media Savvy Pastor

Before you start, there are some critical things you need to know to be an effective media savvy pastor. Here’s five vital principles as you begin your journey.

The Good News About Spiritual Warfare

God has defeated Satan. Past tense—it’s done.

Truths the Devil Uses To Stop Us From Praying

Satan tells lies to keep us from praying. He uses pleasures and misinformation and our laziness to keep us from praying. He uses false teachers and busy schedules and great television to keep us from praying.

10 Things Every New Christian Should Know

So here are the 10 things (not necessarily in any particular order) that I thought my new Christian friend should sink down deep into his heart, head and hands as he travels his first year with Jesus.