Articles for Pastors

Pharisaism in a Nutshell

He bore all these Pharisaic woes of ours to exhaust [the] curse on the Cross.

Advice for the Type A Leader With a Million Good Ideas

Good leaders don’t intentionally frustrate people, but the process of guiding change can (and will) be frustrating at times.

12 Reasons to Pray More as You Prepare Your Sermon for This Weekend

In too many cases, we prepare hard and pray little over our sermons or lessons. For the rest of this week, I challenge you to spend more time praying before you preach or teach.

To Whom Should We Pray?

Can we address God generally in prayer? Should we only pray to the Father in the name of Jesus? Is it right to pray to directly to Jesus? Is it right to pray directly to the Holy Spirit?

Sanctification and the Ordinary-ness of Every Day

We must find hope in the words of Scripture that point to the promise of God’s completed work in us.

Lisa Bevere on Prayer: The Prayer That Changed My Life

I have learned that God will use trials to deepen my prayers.

5 Ways to Help People See the Value of Attending Your Church

The people who attend your church are incredibly busy, but they make time for the things they care about. They show up to the things they think are important and value the most.

What to Say at a Funeral to Make Christ Known

Attending a funeral for a friend is hard. Speaking at it is even harder. When sharing at a funeral, here are a few things to keep in mind.