First person: 12 lessons I learned the hard way as a pastor
“As a pastor, I’m afraid I learned a lot the hard way. Here are some of those random things,” writes Chuck Lawless.
‘Work in progress’: Chiefs long snapper thankful for faith, playing in 3rd Super Bowl
No matter how well he plays in Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles, James Winchester of the Kansas City
Ministry helps widows overcome loss, find purpose
When the casseroles are gone and friends and family wave goodbye, the woman who has lost her husband now faces
First Person: A desperate need for revival
For the past six months, I have been consumed with the desire to experience a true Spirit-led revival. I am
Religious traditions can help holiday blues, experts say
In a May 2023 advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called attention to the “public health crisis of loneliness, isolation and lack of connection in the U.S. today.” In his plan to address this crisis, he listed faith groups as key…
Rashional Thoughts: Constant build up of frustration unhealthy; seek to moderate intake
Several friends who are pastors help keep me grounded when I let the constant swirl of debates taking place within
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 19
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for January 19, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Study: Increasing number of Christians use payday loans, want more regulations
Finding themselves in a tough financial hole, many people have attempted to use payday loans to dig themselves out, a