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A man stands in a peaceful setting on a mountainous beach, arms outstretched, facing a soft sunset.
Pastor, Who Will Fill the Pulpit During Your Vacation?
Reagan Rose
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Six Questions Pastors Should Ask in Deciding when to Confront
Chris Brauns
A flock of sheep graze peacefully in an alpine meadow.
When Should a Pastor Confront?
Chris Brauns
A man sits peacefully in prayer, hands folded in prayer on an open Bible. The primary characteristics of Puritanism directly descend from the teachings of William Perkins. He stressed the authority of Scripture and the lordship of Jesus Christ.
10 Puritans Who Changed the World: William Perkins, the Father of Puritanism
Joel Beeke
An extended arm waves an American flag in the air in a sunset with some clouds and sun rays in the background. How much patriotic emphasis in worship is too much? How much is too little? Are we mixing two kingdoms?
Thoughts on Patriotism and Corporate Worship
Ed Stetzer
A man stands on a shoreline in a sunset, arms outstretched, with all hues of red, white, blue, purple. Let us be on guard to keep the beauty and glory of our gracious freedom always in front of our people, lest anyone so foolishly leaves freedom for the sake of slavery.
True and Lasting Freedom in Christ
Jon Saunders
An American flag on a pole waves in the breeze. The sky in the background is overcast. Is there a place for patriotic songs in church worship? A better question is to ask how we might as shepherds teach our sheep how to be thankful for all of God’s blessings in a way that is obedient to Scripture and therefore honoring to the Lord.
The Place of Patriotic Songs in Worship
Jon Gilmore
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The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness: Forbearance with the Weaknesses of Others
Andreas Köstenberger
A scene from a pride day parade. People marching with rainbow umbrellas. The LGBT movement has its rationale as to its legitimacy, but the Scriptures everywhere teach that the movement is not true nor righteous (I Corinthians 6:9-10). The church needs to focus on God’s assessment of the movement and how it is to respond to it.
How the Church Should Respond to the LGBT Movement
Alex Montoya
A photo of a small pride flag waving in a breeze, with a large building in the background. The month of “pride” is a severe shaking of the fist toward a holy God. How so? There are three ways in particular.
God Opposes the Proud: Thinking Theologically about Pride Month
Jon Saunders
A father plays goalie in front of a soccer net, while his three kids kick the soccer ball in front of him. Your ministry time as a pastor is best used when you lead your flock in outreaches to the unsaved. Here are ten practical ways you can do that this summer.
How Churches Can Host Family Outreaches in the Summer
Ray Comfort
A man sits in front of an open bible with his hands facing palms up in a prayer position. Some people called Richard Sibbes the “honey-mouthed” or the “sweet dropper” because he preached about Jesus Christ so richly and movingly.
10 Puritans Who Changed the World: Richard Sibbes, the Heavenly Doctor
Joel Beeke

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