Articles for Pastors

6 Reasons I Don’t Usually Begin With Greetings, Announcements, or Small Talk When Preaching

Let me start with a caveat: I don’t intend to demean with this post any faithful pastor and preacher whose approach differs from mine....

The Benefits of Opening Your [Physical] Bible

Just as the Ark carried God’s Word and presence with Israel wherever they went, carrying around a physical Bible communicates allegiance and obedience to Christ more than a phone or tablet ever could.

A Dozen Reasons God Hates a Liar

"As followers of Jesus Christ, the Truth incarnate, we are called to put away the old self with its practices, which includes lying."

Should I Tell My Spouse About Struggles With Sexual Purity?

"I would also suggest that you should always have at least one other person, of the same sex, to whom you are accountable, not just about sexual sin. Sin thrives in the darkness."

A 3-Part Framework for Personal Development

Understanding who you are, how you are seen by others, and what you were designed to do is foundational for leadership confidence, and ultimately for leadership effectiveness and development.

15 Ways to Fight Lust With the Sword of the Spirit

So how in the world, in this world we live in, and with our sex-saturated hearts, can we obey the seventh commandment?

Treat Yourself to the Voice of God

“Don’t fool yourself into thinking there’s any virtue in making Bible time as unpleasant as possible.”

Why is My Church NOT Growing?

Do people visit your church but end up not staying?