ARTICLES
Category: Life
3 Things a Christian Should Consider Before Serving in the Military
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
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
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
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
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
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
Both small and big churches are precious gems in Christ’s kingdom. Here are 12 reasons I love my “smaller” church.
Pastors and Friendship
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
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.