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Can I Love God More Than My Spouse?

Feb 5, 2019

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When my wife and I were dating, I made her this promise: “You will never be first in my life. That position belongs to God. If I put you there, I am making you an idol."

I’m 70 . . . And Still Learning What It Means to Serve

Jan 28, 2019

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Dear friend, I’m struggling to know how to begin. Maybe it’s because I still have so much to learn about what it means to tell others about anything, let alone something really important.

How Can We Honor Jesus This Christmas?

Dec 18, 2018

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Have you noticed that sometimes, Christmas can get controversial? I’ve seen people yelling in the faces of workers at Walmart or other retail stores, just for saying “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas.”

3 Ways To Respond to A World With Changing Values

Dec 6, 2018

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On 6 September 2018, India’s Supreme Court overturned a 157-year-old law which had previously criminalized consensual gay sex. This may come as a surprise to many, since India has long been known for its family values and traditional views on marriage.

6 Ways The Church Can Help Sexual Abuse Victims

Dec 3, 2018

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“Who’s going to believe me?” she asked wearily, her head cradled on one hand. She was seeing me for counselling after being sexually abused for many years by a pastor. We were processing her childhood experiences of sexual abuse at the hands of the man who first led her to our Savior, and her feelings of helplessness all those years. “He’s a pastor!” she cried out vehemently.

Can A Christian Be Racist?

Nov 23, 2018

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There’s a short answer to this question and it is very short. No. A Christian cannot be racist.

Am I Too Young To Lead In Church?

Nov 7, 2018

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At what age is a person old enough to become a leader in the church? We love having younger people serve, but when can they transition from serving into leading?

4 Ways Your Pastor Might Be Struggling More Than You Think

Oct 22, 2018

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When news broke on the suicide of Pastor Andrew Stoecklein from Inland Hills Church, California, a concerned friend sent me a message to appreciate my work and to find out how I was doing. It was a nice gesture triggered by a sense of shock that was shared by many others in the world. How could it be that a pastor who seemed to “have it all together,” was so overwhelmed by the pressures of pastoral ministry and personal struggles that he took his own life?