Articles for Pastors

God Told Me I Was to Come to Your Church Staff — and Other Crazy Stuff Like That

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world…” (I John 4:1)

Sinners in the Hands of Willy Wonka

The harm of sin is not lawbreaking, but that it mars the image of God in us. Sin is bad because it is bad for us.

Unless the Lord Builds the House – A Meditation

Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. What better verse to meditate upon regarding our ministries?

Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts When Seeking Healing Through Prayer

For the Christian seeking healing, I hope these healing do’s and don’ts are full of faith and hope, but also a healthy dose of common sense and reality.

Church Love – 10 Ways to Love One Another

The church is like a family, and like a family, it is made up of imperfect people. It provides an opportunity to love one another.

Remembering 9/11 In Church This Weekend

3 prayer reminders we can share at our worship gatherings this weekend in remembrance of 9/11.

Is Jesus an Impossible Mentor?

It’s impossible to be like Jesus, isn’t it? He was perfect. He was God-come-to-earth and his life sets the bar impossibly high for any of us.

Ministry Leaders — Pay Close Attention to Your Life

Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.