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10 Leadership Lessons From the Proverbs

Leaders are learners, and so they are constantly seeking wisdom from those who have gone before them. Here are 10 leadership lessons from the book of Proverbs.

How Accessible Will Jesus Be to Each of Us on the New Earth?

When I taught a theology of Heaven class, I was asked, “How accessible will Jesus be to us on the New Earth?” Here are my thoughts.

5 Expectations Jesus Has of His Church

We hope in God for his presence, power, favor and grace. We count on and trust his promises for these things. And, Jesus does have expectations of us, the body of believers, his Bride, the Church.

Eric Geiger: God’s View of Gender Dysphoria

What is God's view of gender dysphoria? Here is what we say to those struggling among us: “We do not dismiss you in your struggle. We know what it is to believe we are not at home in this world.

6 Sayings That Aren’t Actually in the Bible

Sometimes, we mistake commonly used phrases as being scriptural, even where no biblical reference exists. Here are six sayings that many recite as though they were Scripture, but aren’t actually found in the Bible. 

Great Communicator Series: Powerful Insights for Preachers and Bible Teachers

What skills does it take to be a great communicator in the church? Ed Stetzer sat down with 10 seasoned preachers and Bible teachers to learn what their practices are for crafting and delivering a message.

The Murder of Tyre Nichols and a ‘Callous Disregard’ for Human Life

As many others are, I am still reeling from the footage of the murder of Tyre Nichols. Much as I did from the footage of the murder of George Floyd.

Why We Must Put an End to the Stigma of Mental Illness

Everyone is broken. It’s a fact of life that’s not only clear from the pages of the Bible but also from the practical reality of...