Religion’s (Verified) Benefits
In a recent article I read, Carey Nieuwhof quoted Mark Clark who was quoting Rodney Stark. (I think all my attribution quotas are lined up […]
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Pastoral Ministry
Overlapping Storms
NOTE: This article, while dated in the issues dealt with, contains principles that apply far beyond its original publication. Names and issues change – the
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Nice Jesus
Why can’t Jesus be just a tad bit nicer? Here’s what I mean – In prayer and devotions before worship practice this last Sunday morning,
Stay Out of Politics?
“The Church should stay out of politics.” This might be a coherent statement if politics were kept out of the Church, yet such is not
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Ordo Salutis
Ordo salutis is Latin for the “order of salvation.” It refers to the logical order by which a person is saved. According to our Reformed
Three Priorities of a Pastor
I was recently asked what I would do if I were to plant or revitalize a church. I did not think long because I was
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Guard Your Heart
No pastor goes to bed in love with Jesus and in love with his wife and then goes out and commits adultery the next day.
Is Jesus “Perfect Theology?”
“Jesus is perfect theology.” This is a popular saying in some circles, and it is treated like the Royal Flush of theology. If you play
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Reconciling Human Effort with God’s Grace
Since my early days as a young believer, I’ve understood the biblical doctrine of grace. Well, I understood it at a basic level. The importance
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Forgive and Forget
As we head into another Presidential election in 2024, it might be good to think back four years. 2020 probably wracked up more personal offenses
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