ARTICLES

Category: Life

3 Things a Christian Should Consider Before Serving in the Military

By J. V. Fesko / May 26, 2023

Serving in the military can be very beneficial. As a pastor there are several areas in which I would want to provide counsel to a Christian if he or she was considering military service as a vocation.

5 Biblical Exhortations for Single and Married Christians in the Church Body

By Derek J. Brown / May 19, 2023

How do single and married Christians fellowship with and serve each other in a way that honors the blessing of marriage and the gift of singleness?

To Be a Christian Woman Is to Be a Child of God

By Le Ann Trees / May 10, 2023

There is no cookie-cutter way to be a godly woman. Christian women have various callings throughout life, which all provide opportunities to bring glory to God.

Navigating Friendship in the Local Church

By Wes Van Fleet / May 8, 2023

It’s easy to bring lofty ideas of friendship into the church, oftentimes in a way that is unfair to others, causing us to neglect the body of Christ for not meeting our unreal expectations.

Motherhood: Choosing Growth Over Achievement

By Erica Chase / April 29, 2023

It felt as if I had lost some pretty big pieces of myself while gaining the beloved title of mom. In actively fostering interests as time allowed that weren’t necessarily connected to my role as a parent, I discovered that pursuing growth is better than pursuing achievement.

What the Gospel Says to a Mom’s Worry

By Christina Fox / April 22, 2023

All moms worry about their children to some degree or another. We worry about little things and big things; yet, we can bring all our worries to God’s throne of grace.

12 Reasons I Love My “Smaller” Church

By Le Ann Trees / April 17, 2023

Both small and big churches are precious gems in Christ’s kingdom. Here are 12 reasons I love my “smaller” church.

Pastors and Friendship

By Wes Van Fleet / April 15, 2023

What are some of the challenges pastors face in trying to build friendships with people in their congregation? How can Christians guard themselves from placing unrealistic expectations on their pastor?

The Reality and Joy of Accountability

By Le Ann Trees / March 22, 2023

Accountability often seems to be a one-way street. We want other people to be held accountable but also want God and others to to go easy on us. The reality is that we are all accountable to God, one another, and ourselves.