ARTICLES
Category: Life
Do the Ends Justify the Means?
Some people use the example of Rahab in Joshua 2 to assert that the sin of lying is justified if the resulting end of the lie is considered to be good. Does the Bible support this view?
Laboring for Christ in Obscurity: Reflections on “The Alpinist”
If you could accomplish great things for the glory of God, but no one except God and you would know, would you still put in all the work necessary to accomplish those things?
5 Ways to Support Your Pastor
Pastors are prone to high rates of burnout and are not immune to stress-related problems from their work such as anxiety and depression. Here are five ways to support your pastor.
Should Christians Drink Alcohol?
Alcohol consumption is a tough topic because it is associated with both joyful and tragic situations. Some Christians think it is perfectly fine to drink alcohol, while others believe it is sinful to partake. Which view is correct?
Communicating Wisely in a Digital Age
Why is it wise to avoid any serious communication with fellow church members via e-mail and social media, and what are some of the advantages of meeting in-person instead?
How Do Christians in the Military Love Their Enemies and Do Good to Them?
How do Christians in the military love their enemies and do good to them as Jesus commanded in Matthew 5:43-46?
“As God in Christ Forgave You” — Ephesians 4:31-32
How can honest self-reflection contribute to improving our relationships?
Aged Care Ministry: 3 Challenges and 5 Responses
I have been a pastor for twenty-five years, the last three of which I was privileged to serve as an aged-care chaplain. Here are some of the challenges I experienced and some of the solutions to these challenges that became apparent to me over those brief three years.
3 Good Things to Do When You Need to Make a Decision
When we struggle with making a decision and ask, “What is God’s will in this?” often we want to know what God desires from us. We want his direction. Here are three good things to do when you need to make a decision.