Scripture teaches that “death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Prov. 18:21), and we know this power is real because each of us has felt the crushing blow of hurtful words as well as the uplifting boost of encouraging words.

In this excerpt from the recently released The Unhurried Pastor, authors Brian Croft, and Ronnie Martin explain the main temptations for pastors to be prideful go-getters while neglecting their own walk with the Lord.

Some of our richest hymns have been written by women and have been born out of intense suffering.

It’s God who brings about change in hearts, freeing us to be faithful when few come and helping us avoid pride when many do.

In this excerpt from the recently released Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?, author Rebecca McLaughlin explores what the Bible has to say about singleness.

I often struggled to know what to say when someone got cancer or lost a loved one. Walking with God through the valley, he taught me how to say what helps and avoid what hurts.

The book of Proverbs says, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” When you have friends going through an Autism diagnosis, here are some suggestions to use the power of words for good.

In this excerpt from the soon-to-be-released More than a Sermon, author Douglas D. Webster reminds readers that biblical sermons are not merely “talks,” those canned and ready-made meals with moral nuggets.

I’ve heard testimonies of those who hit rock bottom, cried out to Jesus, and experienced instantaneous deliverance from addiction, mental illness, or spiritual attack. That, unfortunately, is not my story. Mine is a story of progressive resurrection, of slow, painful healing.

I know the searing sting of sin that leads to death. I also know this is where Jesus met me and gave me life.

In this excerpt from the recently released Peace over Perfection, author Faith Chang explores ways that God’s law leads to freedom, not restriction.

You can’t tell how common miscarriages are by the number of people talking about them. The pain of loss often lives in secrecy. But it doesn’t have to be that way.