ARTICLES
Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on the Church
Jesus lived for church. Died for her. Rose for her. Builds her up. And will come again to make her spotless.
She Is Broken, and She Is Beautiful
When a member of our church died, I saw the beauty of the church in action.
The Dearest Place on Earth
Charles Spurgeon called the church “the dearest place on earth.” I think I know why.
How Much Does a Pastor Work?: Wrestling with the Ambiguities of a Pastor’s Timesheet
So important to know—but also so tricky to figure out.
Sweet and Sour Church
Some ways to allow “the different” in our lives and churches to lead to “the better.”
The Beloved House of God
After thirty-nine years of pastoral ministry, I still love the local church.
The Kind of Love Every Church Needs
How do we get the kind of love our churches truly need? David McLemore helps answer this question by taking us to Paul’s experience with the church at Philippi.
Self-Centered Discipleship—a Challenge to Deep Discipleship
“Finding ourselves” is supposed to be the antidote to stress, anxiety, and confusion, but the knowledge of God is the only true antidote.
Messy Ministry: God’s Workroom of Grace
Leadership is messy. But that’s God's choice, says Paul David Tripp, because hardship is his workroom of grace.
'Pastor, Why Aren't You Preaching About What's Happening?' [Part 2]
Pastor Benjamin Vrbicek offers a framework for pastors trying to decide when to address current events.
'Pastor, Why Aren't You Preaching About What's Happening?' [Part 1]
When pastors evaluate whether to mention current events, it gives way to many other questions, writes pastor Benjamin Vrbicek.