Pastors

A Sermon From Joel Osteen on Hell? Not Likely

Looking to hear a sermon from Pastor Joel Osteen on Hell? Featured on CBS Sunday Morning, Joel Osteen, pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, TX, told reporter Tracy Smith why he won't preach about hell.

10 Tips for Ministering to the Hospitalized

Don't let pastoral visitation become a lost art. 10 practical tools to equip you in this vital task.

Should We Be Tenderhearted?

The longer I live the more complexities I see in living. They’re not as paralyzing as they used to be. I pray more for...

A Little "Reality" for the Duck Dynasty Debate

Jared Wilson offers some insightful wisdom about the heated debated over Phil Robertson's comments in GQ.

10 Things to Pray for Your Pastor…and One Big Thing to Do Next

So much depends on whether our spiritual leaders are functioning well, close to the Lord, thinking clearly and in good health. Here are some ideas for prayers for pastors.

Mike Huckabee: Where Was God in the CT Tragedy?

Have we systematically escorted God right out of our culture and our public square?

The Biblical Mandate to Take Care of Your Body

The sixth commandment requires that we preserve our lives and the lives of others. This does not prohibit self-defense, lawful war, or capital punishment, but it certainly forbids us to harm ourselves and others. To put it positively, the commandment tells us to take care of our bodies.

4 Huge Distractions in Meetings and How to Fight Them

"Distractions can steer emotional energy, creative thinking and collective wisdom away from the important matters being discussed."