When should you see a therapist?
July 13, 2025
Remember all those things that happened back then — the things that you “just don’t think about?” Yeah. They’re still there.
Opinion
First person: 10 reasons why unchurched people may find your small group uncomfortable
July 12, 2025
The healthiest churches I know have small groups that are intentional about reaching non-believers. They set that goal, and they seek to reach lost people and then disciple new believers. At the same time, though, I’m reminded of reasons unchurched or newly-churched folks may be uncomfortable attending your small group.
First person: Where is God in our pain?
July 11, 2025
The recent flooding in Texas has left so many of us reeling. The loss of lives, especially the lives of children at Camp Mystic, is beyond comprehension.
Texas tragedy coverage offers opportunities to minister, serve
July 10, 2025
Not only am I a journalist, but also a Baptist journalist. And I have spent the better part of my career with people, hearing their stories and sharing what God is doing in the world around us.
First person: Steps to victory over pornography
July 9, 2025
Like every year for the past several years, I watched in 2024 as more church leaders fell into the trap of pornography. Here are some steps to defeating it.
First person: Significance of the Fourth of July
July 4, 2025
The passing of another year is worthy of celebration because each trip around the sun measures the gift of existing and all the blessings that come with it. For the United States, the Fourth of July marks the significance of our national beginning.
First person: 10 characteristics of effective leaders
July 3, 2025
Based on 25+ years of working with church leaders, here are some characteristics of the most effective leaders I’ve known.
First person: Getting serious about sharing the gospel
July 2, 2025
Do people who know nothing of Jesus and salvation spend an eternity in hell?
First person: When God’s call is clear, why do we sometimes have to wait?
July 1, 2025
We often let our preferences and our desire to quickly achieve our goals overrule the methodical and purposeful path God intends.
Five truths God spoke as I faced my ‘little bump in the road’
June 28, 2025
I got another “no cancer” report on my six-month check-up this past week. After more than 60 treatments over a 10-year period, I still pray every day this stuff does not return. I hate cancer. There’s nothing good about cancer. Yet, I trust in a good, good heavenly Father who can work through cancer to speak to our hearts.
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