ARTICLES
Category: Life
Your Online Pastor Doesn’t Love You the Way Your Local Pastor Does
Local church pastors used to be highly respected, but now they are just one voice that is often drowned out by the guy with multiple books, podcasts, and conference appearances. Why is this a serious concern for Christ’s church?
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A Tribute to My Missionary Parents
What is it like growing up in the jungle with parents who are missionary Bible translators? We can learn much from those who decided that teaching people about the kingdom of God was worth giving up the “ordinary” life they might have had in this world.
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4 Practices for Being Faithful Stewards of Little Eternal Beings
Our jobs, houses, cars, bank accounts, and health are not eternal, but our children are eternal. The time that we have with them is short. Here are 4 practices for being faithful stewards of little eternal beings.
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30 Ways to Love Christ in the Everyday Moments of Life
Little things can make a big difference. Here are 30 ways to love Christ in the everyday moments of life.
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5 Essential Traits of Teachable People
True teachability is actually one of the rarest of qualities in the hearts and lives of people. So, what is required in order for us to become teachable?
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How Should Christians View Money?
What lessons can Christians learn from the Parable of the Dishonest Manager regarding how to view and use money wisely?
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Exercising Wisdom When Helping People in Need
In my time as a pastor I regularly encountered people who were in dire straits—unemployed, homeless, struggling with addiction, and the like. We should always seek to help the needy, but we must be wise in how we assist people.
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Seek the “Great Gain”— 1 Timothy 6:6-8
Ads and influencers encourage us to want more and more stuff, but God has something far better for us. What does it mean to seek the “great gain” we read about in 1 Timothy 6:6-8?
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12 Good Reasons to Grow in Humility
Charles H. Spurgeon once stated, “Humility is to make a right estimation of one’s self.” Here are twelve good reasons to grow in humility.
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