As Paul wrote, for the church to “speak the truth in love,” it must be rooted in “the knowledge of the Son of God” (Ephesians 4:15; 4:13), and it must be wary of teachings or practices that can blow it off course through the dissimulations of false teachings. New Age philosophies are false teachings that Christians must resist so that the church can become the mature body of Christ that Christ himself desires.
Countering New Age Influences in the Church
Five Steps to Resolving Conflicts in the Church Biblically
The Lord Jesus Christ gives us a clear path to conflict resolution in Matthew 18:15-35. In these scriptures, our Lord lays down the steps His church should follow to resolve whatever conflicts it experiences, from interpersonal disputes to heretical teachings.
The Pastor’s Essential Library: Zeal Without Burnout: Seven Keys to a Lifelong Ministry of Sustainable Sacrifice
Practical and biblical guidance to help enthusiastic Christians serve Jesus in a sustainable way.
6 Tips for Pastoral Visitation
Every pastor should aim to find avenues of personal connection, including texting, calling, emailing, and home visits. Here are 6 tips to enhance pastoral visitation.
Marriage 911 – The First Phone Call
The church is ready. Your mentor team is trained. And you’ve just had a couple request a Marriage 911 mentor. Now what?
The Privilege and Power of a Praying Pastor’s Wife
There are sacrifices for a ministry wife, but there are also tremendous blessings. Learning how to pray for my husband and his ministry took time as God weaned my heart from my desires and beckoned me to come to Him.
How to Find Forgiveness in Abortion Guilt
Far too many people suffer from abortion guilt in silence. This sense of isolation can cause a variety of issues. But there is always hope.
Is Depression a Sin?
Don’t get tangled up in the notion that depression is a sin.
The Weakening of the Soul through Self-interest
God made us in His image, but we are not the substance of God. Therefore, anyone who spends all life fixed on the self will not last. With eyes fixed on Christ and hearts full of love for him, may we recover the lost art of denying the self for the sake of others.
Tim Keller, ‘Theological Lion of His Time,’ Passes Away
Historians often say it takes years to assess a president’s true impact and legacy, and that’s often true. Yet even hours after Tim Keller’s death, it’s not too soon to declare him a theological lion of his time, a man whose words and teaching ministered to millions and whose efforts will long proceed him.