The year is 2040, and you’ve just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Your family gathers around the kitchen table, tears mixed with quiet resignation. Together, […]
Assisted Suicide Is Not Christian: Finding Treasures in the Darkness
The year is 2040, and you’ve just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Your family gathers around the kitchen table, tears mixed with quiet resignation. Together, you look at a calendar, circling potential dates for your…
Thank God for Sheepdogs: Defenders in a World of Wolves and Sheep
In life, there are wolves, sheep, and sheepdogs—a simple analogy that carries profound truths about the roles individuals play in society. Wolves represent aggressors, those […]
Loving People, Not Just Crowds: A Key to Ministry Success
One of the greatest pitfalls in ministry today is a love for crowds without a corresponding love for people. Many ministers find fulfillment in the […]
Unity in the Church: A Message from the Apostle Paul
The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Corinthians is a heartfelt plea for unity in a church struggling with division. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 1.10-11, Paul […]
Life as a Tale That Is Told: Reflecting on Psalm 90.9-10
Psalm 90.9-10 offers a sobering perspective on the brevity of human life. It reminds us that our existence is finite, filled with challenges, and ultimately […]
“Whose God Is Their Belly”: A Call for Self-Control in an Age of Excess
The Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 3:19 about people who are “enemies of the cross of Christ,” stating that their “god is their belly, and […]
Rows, Not Circles: The Case for Stronger Pastoral Leadership in Churches
In 2023, the book Circles Not Rows proposed a shift in church structure, advocating for small group models where everyone has an equal voice, replacing […]
Beyond the Mountain Shops: The Hidden Struggle in Western North Carolina
Shoppers stroll along State Street in Black Mountain, North Carolina, toting bags from local boutiques and upscale stores. The autumn colors glow against the mountain […]
Common Mistakes Parents Make
Parenting is a challenging journey, and no one does it perfectly. As a pastor and teacher, I’ve observed many families closely and witnessed both successes […]
When Should You Leave Your Church
Leaving a local church is one of the most challenging decisions a believer can face. For many, a church is more than a building—it’s a […]