Pastors

You may have heard of a Rule of Life, but have you ever considered creating an Emotional Rule of Life?

You can learn a lot about people by the kinds of prayers they pray. We have a sample of a leader’s prayer practices in the book of Nehemiah.

Let’s break down a few of the current and practical realities that cause relationships to suffer—and also provide insights to healthier and more enjoyable relationships.

Missing church is a bad idea. It is spiritually dangerous for those who profess Christ to regularly skip worship with their church families. Here's why.

Before sin came into the world, there was no shame. There was no embarrassment. The experience of humiliation was completely unknown and foreign to the human race.

The true Gospel is a healing journey that leads us to a life-giving and abundant destination. It is a journey that we do not embark upon alone, but alongside others who share with us a common trust in Jesus.

There are probably more people with graduate degrees in theology that commit adultery than people who are less educated. Piper’s blunt answer to why PhDs in theology commit adultery is that “they don’t know God!”

Our microwave culture — where we want, and basically get, everything right now — is quickly destroying our personal and collective ability to dedicate focus over time toward a goal, a success, or mastery of anything important.