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THE DANGER OF MONETIZING MINISTRY
What happens when a pastor begins to view ministry opportunities as financial opportunities? In 2 Kings 5, Naaman is healed of leprosy through God’s power and responds by offering Elisha a generous gift. Elisha refuses. At first glance, this seems unnecessary. After all, Naaman voluntarily offered the gift. Elisha had invested time, prayer, and ministry.… Continue reading
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THINKING ABOUT MARRIAGE? START WITH THESE 14 QUESTIONS
My wife and I are currently helping 3 couples prepare for their marriage. It is essential to reflect on certain questions before coming together. Why? A wedding celebration is only a couple of hours but a marriage is for a lifetime. So before diving into an important and sacred commitment, it would be good to… Continue reading
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CHOOSING NOT TO BE OFFENDED OR MOVING PAST IT
Is this even possible? Being offended is an emotion. It is the result of someone causing us pain. So how do we “choose” not to feel it? This morning, I taught in our Spiritual Foundations class. We touched a little bit on offense. It reminded me of the verse in Hebrews 12:15. It says “Look… Continue reading
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CELEBRITY PASTORS DON’T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT
What if celebrity-ism is not just found on the stage but also off it? We have unfortunately seen a deluge of celebrity preachers, influencer ministers, and rockstar pastors through the decades. But where does it all start? It rarely starts big. I remember reading an article by Sandra Stanley years ago when she talked about… Continue reading
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GOD WANTS OUR WHOLE HEART, NOT A PERFECT RECORD
What does God look for when He examines our lives? Many of us assume He is searching for perfection, a flawless record, or a life without mistakes. Yet the story of King Asa reveals something different. Though Asa was not without faults and left certain compromises unaddressed, Scripture repeatedly emphasizes the sincerity of his heart… Continue reading
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