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By Helen Gibson Moral values in America are changing fast. Since the turn of the century, society has become increasingly supportive of a host of issues that once were considered taboo. Many Christians have felt the tension of living in a society dominated by post-Christian morals. But it seems there’s one moral issue almost everyone, … Continue reading “Why the Scarlet Letter Remains and How the Church Can Help Mend Broken Marriages”

By Aaron Earls Every year around this time, people begin looking for love—not just on a date with their significant other, but also in the Bible. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Google searches for “Bible verses about love” spike, as do searches for “love” on BibleGateway.com. Love is the most searched-for word on the online Bible … Continue reading “14 Most Popular Bible Verses About Love”

Investing in your marriage is important to your ministry because your ministry will never be stronger than your marriage—so Valentine’s Day is a great day to invest in your marriage. Don’t be cheap about it pastor—prevention is less expensive, and less painful, than intervention or cure. It is no surprise that I am nudging you … Continue reading “Winning at Church and at Home”

By Carol Pipes Fifty years ago today, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood made its nationwide debut on PBS. Rogers’ message of kindness is still as relevant today as it was in 1968. As a child of the ’70s and ’80s, I remember Mr. Rogers as a source of entertainment, education, and comfort. I was raised on the … Continue reading “Happy Anniversary, Mr. Rogers. We Miss You.”

By Dan Hyun Confession: I used to dislike Super Bowl parties. It’s not that I didn’t appreciate the elements involved: I like football and I like people. It wasn’t even that the occasion itself held little joy for this long-suffering Philadelphia Eagles fan. (Until this year!) I just wasn’t the biggest fan of bringing together … Continue reading “Super Bowl Parties and Easter Sunday”

By Thom S. Rainer What led you to visit our church? The question began as an innocent conversation starter. I ask guests questions about themselves and their families. I do my best to get to know them, and to make the conversation about them. But, at some point, my curiosity gets the best of me. … Continue reading “The Front Door Churches Often Forget”

First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs pastor Frank Pomeroy preaches at a recent service. – YouTube By Aaron Earls Frank Pomeroy, pastor of First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs, lost his daughter and dozens of other church members in a horrific mass shooting last November. As he approached his church on Monday (March 5), two individuals began … Continue reading “Sutherland Springs Pastor Harassed by Conspiracy Theorists”

Rosie Fraser photo – Unsplash By Kassie Prather  March is Pastor’s Wife Appreciation Month. Well, it was a couple of years ago, but I guess the hype wore down, the shine wore off, and the champions wore out. Now it’s just a sad trail of broken links. Be that as it may, few groups out there are as missionally essential and as … Continue reading “A Heart for Your Pastor’s Wife”

By Aaron Earls Most Americans increasingly believe that good morality is not tied to a belief in God. That might not be such a bad thing, say some experts, as long as we understand what “good” means. A recent Pew Research study found 56 percent of Americans say belief in God is not necessary for … Continue reading “Good Without God? Depends on How You Define ‘Good’”

As our children and students learn about school shootings, parents and pastors can help them process their emotions and turn to God. By Lisa Cannon Green After hearing about school shootings, children may be frightened or angry. How should parents—or pastors—respond? The first step is simply to listen, says Joshua Straub, a trained trainer for … Continue reading “Talking to Kids about School Shootings”