My friend and mentor Dr. James Richardson used to tell of a neighboring pastor who constantly griped about how busy he was. “That was the laziest preacher on the planet,” said James. In reflecting on over sixty years of service in the Kingdom, I suspect that what sometimes comes across as pastoral laziness is more…
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10 Marks of Self-Control Every Believer Needs Today
“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city” (Proverbs 16:32). And on the other hand, “Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls” (Proverbs 25:28). Christian self-control is a mighty good thing…
Can Salvation Be Lost? Why Jesus’ Promise in John 10:28 Still Stands
Let's talk about the security of believers, and let's start with: "…and they shall never perish….” (John 10:28) (What follows is not Baptist doctrine. This has nothing to do with denominationalism. This is about the Bible. It’s about the clear teaching of Jesus. Thank you.) Can you unfry an egg? Can you uncook a casserole?…
Have We Ignored the Gospel of Peace With God?
How to Keep Some Margin in Your Church Planting Budget
10 Harsh Realities Every Church Planter Learns in the First Year
The dream of planting a church is often painted in technicolor: vibrant launch days, baptisms by the dozen, and a community that instantly clicks. But when the confetti from launch Sunday is swept away, a different picture emerges. The role of a church planter is not just about preaching sermons and casting vision; it is…
