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The Marriage Killer

Nagging is a marriage killer. So says a study reported in the recent Wall Street Journal article—“Meet the Marriage Killer.” The article defines the nagging problem as the “interaction in which one person repeatedly makes a request, the other person repeatedly ignores it and both become increasingly annoyed.” The article goes on to point out [...]

Rules of Engagement

Conflict happens. But there is something proactive that we as pastors can do. We can do some mood management to promote joy and grace as centerpieces of the church. See what you think of the following ideas, and which ones might be worthwhile for you.  (I think they all are!) Allow the pulpit to radiate [...]

10 Reasons to Believe Real Christians Can Look Like They’re Not

“A lot of Christians do not articulate that they are disappointed or disillusioned with God. Those are things that they do not want to admit; they don’t want to say. …

Super Bowl Memories

Many people watch the Super Bowl only to see the latest commercials or the latest controversy in the halftime show. But the Super Bowl is, first and foremost, a football game with a world championship at stake. So when I think about my favorite Super Bowl memories, I don’t think…

the Word of God

A person’s words are inseparable from the person speaking them. Think about your own words. They come from you and are uniquely yours. Your words communicate your heart. They come from your inner self—your soul—and express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, and character. Your words are spoken with your voice. They are sounded with your own [...]

Let Me Show You to Your Room

“In my Father’s house are many rooms . . . . I am going there to prepare a place for you.” John 14:2

Every once in a while when I travel…

Find encouragement even through difficult circumstances

Friday, February 3, 2012

“Let not those who wait for You, O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed because of me; let not those who seek You be confounded because of me, O God of Israel. Because for Your sake I have borne reproach; shame has covered my face. I have…

Becoming the “Filth of the World”

We have been made as the filth of the world . . . —1 Corinthians 4:13

These words are not an exaggeration. The only reason they may not be true …

A journey into the arms of Christ–Curtis’ Story

A journey into the arms of Christ–Curtis’ StoryWhen Curtis lost his beloved grandmother, it sparked a cycle of rebellion against God that would last for years. Seeking an escape from his pain, Curtis joined the Marines and landed in the heart of the Vietnam conflict. Learn how the power of prayer turned Curtis’ life around and ultimately…

Pleading The Lord’s Cause

Pleading The Lord’s CauseCharles Finney, a 29-year-old lawyer, was concerned about his soul’s salvation. On October 10, 1821, he retreated to a wooded area near his home for a time of prayer. While there, he had a profound conversion experience. He wrote: “The Holy Spirit . . . seemed to go through me, body and…