Marriage is a gift of God. “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord” (Proverbs 18:22). When a couple decides to tie the knot, we should celebrate and rejoice with them. As Christians, we always want to elevate the beauty and goodness of marriage. But there is another side to this. Divorce stats are not particularly encouraging. … Continue reading Pre-Marital Counseling Topics for Pastors
If you are a Christian, there is a good chance you know someone in the midst of trial. If you are a pastor, that “chance” becomes almost a certainty. Perhaps you are going through your own “fiery trial” at the moment. As Don Carson puts it, “All we have to do is live long enough and we will suffer.” Pastors should always be preparing their … Continue reading How to Help Others Through Trials
Several years ago I attended a one-day pastors conference in Columbus, Ohio. The featured speaker was a pastor from Florida whose church numbered well over 10,000 people. As the day progressed, I grew more and more concerned. This pastor taught church growth principles while sprinkling in some stories, but biblical content was virtually absent. I knew there was going to be a Q & A … Continue reading Is All Truth Really God’s Truth?
Shepherd the Flock 