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The Sin of Division
The New Testament talks about a lot of sins, but I would venture to say that the sin Jesus and the apostles addressed...
Why We Need to Change the Way We Think About Preaching
"You're the best preacher I've ever heard!" What preacher wouldn't want to hear those words? One preacher who doesn't...
How to Deal with Generational Issues in the Church
There seems to be a growing divide in the church between generations. Different ideas and approaches, combined with a...
Why Every Church Needs Elders
Some words make us very nervous. Among the world's most nerve-racking words are the simple little words, "all" and...
Misusing Matthew 18:20 – “Where Two or Three Are Gathered”
I've heard Jesus' words, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them" (Matthew 18:20)...
Does “No Male and Female…In Christ” Mean Women May Preach?
There are several arguments people use to justify women in the pulpit, but one that's frequently used is the argument...
Why Our Blessedness Doesn’t Depend on Who’s in the White House
Politics are on a lot of people's minds right now. And I'm sure all Christians are hoping and praying someone will be...
Why “Fellowship” Is So Much More Than Potluck Meals
Personally, I love enjoying a potluck meal with my church family. But unfortunately, many Christians so primarily...
What Was the Church Like When They Didn’t Have the New Testament?
I received a very thought-provoking e-mail recently from a blog reader who asked about a subject which doesn't receive...