Articles for Pastors
How Cancel Culture Looks a Lot Like Old-Fashioned Church Discipline
A political activist in 2021 might maintain their “sacred canopy” – whether it is called “social justice” or “freedom” – by calling out opinions they consider too abhorrent to be tolerated in contemporary society.
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Why Some Preachers Rely on Holy Ghostwriters and Other Pulpit Helps
Author and theologian Scot McKnight argues that pastors who use ghostwriters or researchers without telling their congregations are “cheating.” Others disagree.
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The Roots of Christian Social Justice
Dr. Colvin Blanford takes us through the biblical foundations, the biblical examples, and the historical actions that affirm Christian social justice in our modern world.
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10 Star Wars Quotes That (Might) Work in a Sermon
We thought it’d be fun to post some quotes from the Star Wars movies that just maybe, possibly have come from biblical principles. Here is our list of top 10 Star Wars quotes that could potentially be over-spiritualized. Enjoy!
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12 Leadership Quotes and Lessons From Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Tonight, I attended 9th and final (we think) episode of the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. I have some strong opinions about the film and found 12 leadership quotes and lessons from Star Wars movie #9.
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‘If You Have Eyes, Plagiarize’: When Borrowing a Sermon Goes Too Far
'If You Have Eyes, Plagiarize': When Borrowing a Sermon Goes Too Far - Pastors often cite other preachers or books they’ve read during sermons, and no one bats an eye.
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How Emotion-Driven Churches Are Ruining Christians
"We are more interested in giving people a spiritual buzz than teaching them what true worship is."
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Alvin Love III on Pastoring a Half Black, Half White Church in 2020
Nashville Life Church is proud of the racial makeup of its congregation. But when 2020 happened, says Pastor Alvin Love III, “one of our greatest assets ended up becoming one of our greatest challenges.”