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Articles
Why We Can’t Quit the Church
God’s heart for His church should remind us that this family is worth fighting for, even when the sorrows in the body seem too much to bear. Read More »
5 Aspects of the First Christmas No One Preaches
The first Christmas was beautiful and miraculous, but we’ve painted inaccurate lullaby portraits of silent nights and heavenly peace. Read More »
Connecting with Older Members at Christmas
My primary advice to younger pastors who want to connect with older members is to love them like they’re your family—because they are. Read More »
5 Resolutions for Invigorating Your Small Group After the New Year
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions as individuals. But what if we applied that principle to set some small group goals for the coming year? Read More »
How Is the Economy Impacting Churches?
As retail stores hope the holiday shopping season gives their bottom line a lift, American Protestant pastors are less sure the economy is helping their congregation this year. Read More »
The World Needs More People Willing to Be Forgotten
History is full of men and women like Beddoe and Barnabas. They encourage the gifted, they promote others ahead of themselves, and they understand something greater than their own praise is at stake. Read More »
When Is the Right Time to Start Listening to Christmas Music?
Some start dreaming of singing “White Christmas” before the leaves begin to fall, while others are staying away from the manger until well into December. Read More »
4 Traits of an Emotionally Unhealthy Leader
Emotionally unhealthy leaders give more than they have inside. And bad emotional health can’t support our most earnest kingdom-building efforts. Read More »
Mondays of Advent: Anticipation
We look forward to that day, the great day, when Jesus returns in glory, condemns evil, ends suffering, and wipes away every tear from our eyes. Read More »