We preachers love praise—the love of adulation runs deep in our hearts. Man-pleasing is a complicated sin because it is a heart-level struggle. While the sinful pursuit of praise is not limited to pastors, our vocation provides extra temptation in this area of pride. Rather than keep this struggle in the dark, let’s throw some light on our motivation for ministry and address the too-often acceptable sin of the love of adulation.
Three Dangers of Seeking Pastoral Praise
Samuel the Prophet: An Adoption Story
The story of Samuel the prophet gives an excellent example to how beneficial foster care and adoption can be to the body of Christ.
The Blessings of Fasting as a Spiritual Discipline
This is the sixth in a series of articles on pastors and the spiritual disciplines. One of the disciplines we can practice either alone or with others is fasting. As with prayer, we fast in the hope that by His grace, God will bless us.
For a Successful Marriage, Avoid These 5 Rs
The most common complaint among married couples is a lack of communication. Too much conflict is among the top five reasons people divorce.
Mothers In Waiting — Healing and Hope for The Pain of Infertility
We know how our bodies are supposed to function, which amplifies the pain of infertility when a much-anticipated baby is seemingly withheld.
6 Joys of Pastoring
Pastoral ministry is hard work with many hardships, disappointments, and reasons to quit. It is easy to get caught up with all the negativity in ministry. However, pastors experience certain joys that others in different vocations may not experience. Here are some to encourage your hearts as you shepherd God’s flock.
The Truth: “Fake” Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Behind the noise, what is a crisis pregnancy center at its core? Are they fake clinics posing as women’s healthcare? Here’s the truth.
How Should Pastors Respond When People Leave Their Church?
People leave churches for many reasons, and your response to their leaving will depend, in part, on why they are going. Remembering that Scripture will help you keep even the most difficult exits in perspective.
How Do You Balance Motherhood with Being a Pastor’s Wife?
Being a mom of young children and a pastor’s wife are both wonderful callings, but they also bring responsibility and can sometimes be unpredictable. Is there a way to balance it all?
The Pastor’s Essential Library: When Sinners Say I Do: Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage
Dave Harvey opens the delightful truth of God’s word and encourages the reader to see more clearly the glorious picture of what God does when sinners say “I do”.