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 "Aslan Is Nearer" - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Five Consistent Sources of Discouragement for Pastors - Rainer Report #1 [Video] 

Today marks the start of a new video series on the blog—Rainer Report. Every Wednesday I’ll provide you with a new video specifically geared toward helping you grow a healthy church. I pray that these will encourage and motivate you in your ministry to your church and its community. Watch Now

The Story of Two Adams

The message of salvation is the story of two Adams. “For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous” (Rom. 5:19). What the first Adam undid, the second Adam repairs. But who is this second Adam, and what kind of person must He be to do this? Why is He—and only He—able to obey in this way? Read More

10 Leadership Rules That the Smart Pastor Will Obey

Whether you’re talking about your business or a church, the principles for making it successful and effective are similar. Here is my short list, based on nearly 60 years in serving the Lord’s churches. Read Now

10 Bible Reading Habits I’ve Learned from My Pastor

…hold fast to the word I preached to you… (1 Corinthians 15:2b)

A good sermon exhorts us to grapple with God’s Word preached, hold fast to its truth, and do what it commands. A preacher who places himself under Holy Scripture will present his teaching in a way the congregation can follow, to understand the text they hold on their laps. Read More

3 Reasons Why Younger Christians Should Attend the Funeral Services of Older Christians

In our present culture, it’s almost as if we expect the older generation to die—so attending their funeral isn’t really that important. As we consider such matters, I want to urge you to reconsider the importance of being present for the funeral service of older Christians in your local church. Sure, you may have to miss work and your children may have to miss some school on that particular day, but it’s worth it in the long run. Read More

Three European Alliances Warn Evangelical-Catholic Unity Is Going Too Far

World Evangelical Alliance explains why Italy, Spain, and Malta leaders shouldn’t fear that global group has fallen for the ‘Francis effect.’ Read More

"...the Roman Catholic Church continues to maintain fundamental doctrines that are not found in Scriptures."

Cultural Indicators: The Fertility Rate

This is the first in an occasional series on “cultural indicators”—measures and metrics that Christians should know about that signal potential shifts or changes in society. Read More