Pastors

Be Stressed Out and Do Not Sin

I love the Book of Psalms. As authoritative models of prayer and worship, we return to them often for help (When we don't know...

Praying for Shepherds as Wolves Attack

These qualities are what differentiates true shepherds from the wolves that seek to imitate them. Pray that your church officers would be such men.

Emmanuel Acho Has an Uncomfortable Conversation with Police Officers

Emmanuel Acho sat down with members of the Petaluma, California, police department and had a transparent conversation about topics including George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, and the movement to “defund the police.”

Dr. Tony Evans: You Can’t Love God and Hate Your (Democrat/Republican) Brother or Sister

Dr. Tony Evans continues his series on Kingdom voting, emphasizing that if Jesus is truly Lord of our lives, no political system will be able to divide us. In fact, what will happen is quite the opposite.

Why the Tree Stand Should Not Replace the Pew

We were definitely meant to enjoy God’s creation and use it as a catalyst for the worship of Him. Just as a masterpiece invokes awe in the skill of the artist, so too creation should thrill our hearts with the glory of the Creator.

My First Sunday Back to Church

My first Sunday back after quarantine, I sat in a daze on the pew in my Central Asian church. The IKEA Christmas star still hung suspended from the ceiling above the baptismal in the corner.

Wagon Trains and the Local Church

A local church is a lot like wagon trains. We’re slow and bumbling on the trip. Someone is always getting lost and something is always breaking. We’re constantly having to stop so someone can rest or get over an injury or illness.

How to Overcome Election Fatigue

Three down-to-earth reminders every pastor should keep before the congregation.