Articles for Pastors

10 Creative Ways to Fast for Lent 2020

Today is Ash Wednesday, which means that Christians all over the world are beginning the observance of Lent 2020. If you haven't yet decided what you're going to fast from this year, here are some ideas!

Three Hacks to Feel Better Fast

If you notice stress, anxiety or panic start to mount, try these 3 hacks to help you feel better fast.

How to Fast for Lent

Lent would be a great time to experiment with fasting, but it’s important to understand what you’re getting yourself into! So we’ve written up a few pointers on how to fast for Lent (or any other time).

The Dominion of Drunkenness

The Bible does clearly teach that drunkenness is sinful. Jesus said: “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life” (Luke 21:34).

3 Ways Busyness Hurts People and Churches

This research experiment conducted by two Princeton psychology professors shows the harm busyness does to our priorities and our focus. Because the experiment was conducted on seminary students, it is very applicable to ministry leaders and churches.

From the Books to the People

William Still explained that the world of books is meant to intersect with the world of people. He wrote, “We must not live in the world of books but in the world of real people. Yet all that is worth saying to them of lasting value comes from books.”

Short Skirts and Angry Deacons

Three key factors every follower of Jesus should consider about church discipline today.

Time-Tested Tactics for Fighting Temptation

"Temptations are humbling providences, they are rods of correction and Instruction, that wean us from all kind of self-confidence..."