Pastors

Pastor: It’s Not About You

It’s not about the leader. Why would I say that? It's not about you because leadership is about something bigger than you. It’s bigger than any individual accomplishment.

Dining With ‘Sinners’

When Jesus dined with "sinners," he was not agreeing with or ignoring their sins. By his mere presence he was confronting their sins. And he most likely shared with them his thoughts about their sins.

The Most Important Part of Athletic Excellence? The Fruit of the Spirit

What makes being a Christian athlete uniquely challenging is that excellence isn’t solely about the results of our athletic competitions. As Christians, we’re called to take a larger view of excellence.

5 Epitaphs for the Legacy of the Apostle Paul

Have you ever thought about what you want written on your tombstone? That may seem like a morbid thought to most people, but it’s...

From Grocery Budgets to Global Impact: How Nonprofits Are Seeing Radical Giving

Many American families are finding it harder to make ends meet these days, which you’d think would result in a reduction in charitable giving. It hasn’t. Experts predict growth for 2024 and 2025.

Don’t Let Grief and Pain Become Your Idol—Let Them Point You to Jesus

Ever since I was a medical student, I have found my­self in hospital chapels when I’m struggling with difficult situations.

If David Is a Man After God’s Own Heart, Why So Many Wives?

How do we wrestle with the tension and answer the question, “If King David is a man after God’s own heart, why so many wives?”

7 Foundations for Church Unity

With understated simplicity, God reveals something of his nature in just 62 words. He loves church unity and bestows his blessing wherever he finds it.