Preachers who want to “pastor for Monday” can learn from the strategy of Jesus, who in his teaching of parables did not hesitate to identify his hearers with their work of farming, shepherding, fishing, or building. Jesus himself spent most of his life as a carpenter, and as such was very familiar with the working world.
What if, in our conversations, text messages, and social media posts, Christians became known less for what we complain about and more for whom we thank?
That God commands us to praise and thank him for all his benefits and mercies does not reveal an insecure neediness in him. Rather, it’s a reminder that he knows what we need better than we do.
If, at a very deep level of our hearts, we think the world of the senses—of money, metal, glass, and machines—is what really matters, we will not consider it worth it for anyone to give years of their life to learn how to spiritually care for other people.
A thriving church discovered that one of the best ways to multiply is to give away money and key leaders to revive struggling congregations right down the road.
There is no greater joy in the Christian life than living together in life-giving Christian community. There is no greater privilege in the Christian life than joining arms with brothers...
In terms of high adventure and suspense, Acts 27 is a page-turner. Luke records, in vivid detail and nautically precise terms, the voyage taking Paul from Caesarea towards Rome. Bad weather...
The Bible has an overwhelmingly positive view of sex. It is not something naughty, dirty, sinful, or wrong. It is a good gift of God, meant to be celebrated and enjoyed only—within the confines of marriage.
Pastor Paul Carter explains why he uses the RMM Bible reading plan.
In this episode, Pastors Paul Carter, Steve Bray, and Paul Martin discuss the differences between church planting and church revitalization.
Statistics tell us that 25% of current pastors plan to retire in the six months. If that’s even close to true, then we have to ask the question: where will...
What standing for the truth of God's word even at great personal cost looks like in Canada
