We hear the words often, sometimes in the favorable and others in the negative: pastoral preference. Are they right? Can a local pastor have them? Can a local pastor expect them to be respected and honored? These are great questions that I believe merit a balanced...
How often is Absolom’s example utilized in many church communities to describe rebellious coups against pastoral leadership? Often, but do you think the comparison is worthy? I believe it can be if one allows the totality of the story to speak of the entire...
What is an apostate? It depends on who you ask since Christendom varies in its belief systems and Scripture interpretations. That said, no other scripture in the New Testament details a more narrowed-down idea of an apostate than Hebrews 6:4-6. Hebrews 6:4–6 (KJV) — 4...
Bad apples exist, but that doesn’t mean we must set fire to the entire apple orchard. Unfortunately, this is precisely what many attempt to do regarding the church community. They highlight extreme examples of narcissism or hand-select leadership or ministries...
How excited are we to have the release of Rooted: The Bible Study Available for purchase? Pretty excited! The feedback from those receiving these is incredible already! We don’t have many left so head over to the shop and grab one. 108 exciting illustrated pages...
Tricky. This is the word for navigating the complex situation of marriages that involve a believing woman married to an unbelieving husband. Whilst it can be the other way around, the most common scenario I have seen and experienced where problems arise involves this...
