Prescription, claim promises, follow commands
We cannot claim God’s promises if we have no interest in His commands
Guest Commentary
The Vulnerable Child Protection Act
“This form of child abuse is becoming a serious problem in Georgia…”
Future leaders on the horizon of church planting
By TD Smith As we contemplate the future horizon of church planting in North America, it is imperative for us to consider one of the main ingredients for these efforts – the planter and core team members. Inevitably, we must ask the question, “Where will these discipled leaders come from?” It is increasingly the case […]
5 types of unhealthy giving to a church
By Thom Rainer “I’m just happy when our church gets any type of gifts.” The comment came from a pastor whose church struggled regularly to meet budget. I get it. Any financial gift can seem better than no gifts. But I have worked with dozens of churches where some types of financial or other gifts […]
Important child protection bills introduced last week
The bill would apply to obscene materials via library books, instructional materials, and online databases.
Seasons of waiting
Waiting is difficult. It requires patience, and if we are honest, it often exposes a weakness in our character and attitude. Often, we look at situations to illustrate this challenge. It may be a long line at the store, a red light that never wants to change, or a reply from a text that takes […]
Changing my perspective
The other day my husband and I were driving on one of the many bridge-tunnels in our area. Living in Coastal Virginia, we have a great many bridges, tunnels, and a few combinations of both. We really enjoy spotting different species of birds, especially ospreys and eagles, when we’re near the rivers, the lakes, the […]
13 reasons your pastor may not sleep well tonight
I admit that I don’t generally sleep well, but rest is especially hard when something weighs heavy on my mind. As I’ve served as a pastor and now work regularly with many pastors, I’m reminded of many things that sometimes keep us awake at night: In some cases, our families just haven’t adjusted to a […]
A backup to the backup shows the importance of preparation
Preparation for something we see on the calendar is a lot easier than the test we never see coming.
Stop the expansion of gambling through sports betting
NOW is the time to contact your State Senator…
