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Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
Summer Family Activity Packet: Journey With Paul
These five activities invite the family to engage with the people, places and teachings of Paul.
Articles for Pastors
How Did Paul Write His Letters (Or Why His Letters Don’t Have Emotional Flourishes That Get Away With Him)
Ancient letters would have been delivered by someone who could explain the letter; and the letter would often be read out loud. Hence, letters were somewhat public. They were not the private affair of today.
Articles for Pastors
Learning to Pray From Paul
Paul’s prayer over the church at Colossae (1:9-14) is one of those crammed prayers that can not only benefit us but it can teach us about prayer.
Articles for Pastors
Glenn Packiam: If Your Faith Is Real, You Will Fight Injustice
There is a tendency among evangelicals to misunderstand what following Jesus really means. Preaching from the book of James, Pastor Glenn Packiam explains that true faith is inextricably linked to obeying God—and consequently to fighting for justice.
Articles for Pastors
Social Distancing: When St. Paul Faced Isolation to Love a Sick Friend
St. Paul made a hard decision: he chose to send away his one friend and companion in his own moment of difficulty. He chose to be alone, and to cut himself off from a lifeline of material, social, and emotional support
Articles for Pastors
When Paul Says, ‘Put on the new man’ What Does That Mean?
Sometimes familiar language in the Bible loses its meaning because it is so familiar. One example is Paul’s command to “put on the new...
Articles for Pastors
Walk Away Paul
The apostle Paul was about as zealous as any person has ever been in spreading the message of Jesus, but when he faced stubborn...
Articles for Outreach & Missions
What You Can Learn From Paul About Obeying Your Vision
It appears, nothing can sway Paul from obeying his vision. Paul’s words, his demeanor and attitude proclaim loudly and clearly, “it is a privilege and honor for me to obey my vision, yesterday, today and tomorrow—it makes no difference whether I am a prisoner in chains, or not.”