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There Is One Thing Worse Than Being Lost
There is one thing that is actually worse: being lost and knowing that nobody is looking for you. Would this metaphor accurately describe the North American Church?
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The Body of Christ and the Temptation of a Crowd
Since it’s now 2023, most of us think that we’re beyond the old understanding of the "church" being a building. We are now more spiritually sophisticated. Or are we?
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The Impossibility of Being a Pastor
Every pastor who regularly preaches has wondered, “Did that message make a difference? Will anything happen?” We’re all together in this. But maybe our penchant for "excellence" is holding us back.
Voices
20 Truths From ‘Grace Ambassador: Bringing Heaven on Earth’
My friend John Jackson has a new book out. Titled "Grace Ambassador: Bringing Heaven on Earth," Here are 20 key takeaways.
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The Danger of ‘Make-Believe’ Orthodoxy
True orthodoxy is found only in obedience. Period. It is not found, despite the insistence of some, primarily in portentous intellectual agreement to approved theological codes.
Voices
A Culture of Life Requires More Than Just Changed Laws
One of the greatest challenges confronting pastors is speaking against a culture that fails to see the irony of defending the marginalized by killing the unborn.
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How Are Church Finances Coming Out of COVID and Headed Into a Potential Recession?
To understand what churches can anticipate in 2023, let’s take a closer look at recent financial trends and current forces impacting churches.
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Gospel Renewal in an Age of Deconstruction
Deconstruction provides an excellent lens through which to identify error, deceit, and corruption. But on its own, it fails to provide a new way forward.
