Pastors

Sinners in the Hands of Willy Wonka

The harm of sin is not lawbreaking, but that it mars the image of God in us. Sin is bad because it is bad for us.

Unless the Lord Builds the House – A Meditation

Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. What better verse to meditate upon regarding our ministries?

Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts When Seeking Healing Through Prayer

For the Christian seeking healing, I hope these healing do’s and don’ts are full of faith and hope, but also a healthy dose of common sense and reality.

Church Love – 10 Ways to Love One Another

The church is like a family, and like a family, it is made up of imperfect people. It provides an opportunity to love one another.

Remembering 9/11 In Church This Weekend

3 prayer reminders we can share at our worship gatherings this weekend in remembrance of 9/11.

Voices With Ed Stetzer: The Hippie and the Square

Jesus People Movement leader are memorable today because of how they refused to turn their back on people who needed the gospel and risked their reputation to involve unusual young people––like hippie preachers. 

Is Jesus an Impossible Mentor?

It’s impossible to be like Jesus, isn’t it? He was perfect. He was God-come-to-earth and his life sets the bar impossibly high for any of us.

How Can We — Should We — Motivate Bible Reading ?

Whatever else goes into the mix of a personal devotional life, being exposed to the Scriptures is a critical ingredient.