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When Forgiveness is Hard: The Courage to Confess and the Grace to Bear the Cost
When the topic of forgiveness comes up, we tend to think of it immediately from the perspective of the person who has been wronged. This is understandable, because it is the wronged party who must extend forgiveness. But the reality is, there are always (at least) two...
The Pastor and Self-Discipline: Cultivating Gospel-Driven Self-Control in Ministry
What are the marks of false teachers? What are the characteristics of men who stand against the kingdom of God? Peter describes them as those who “follow their sensuality” (2 Peter 2:2). They revel in the daytime (2 Peter 2:13). Their stomach is a controlling factor...
Spiritual Disciplines for Pastors: Nourishing Your Soul While Feeding Others
When I first began my stint in ministry, as an intern in a church in Nairobi, we were constantly reminded that being in the ministry was like working in a kitchen: The minister labours to produce spiritual food and then serves it to a congregation. Then we were given...
Disciple-making for King Jesus: The Great Commission as an Extension of Gospel Grace
We live in a world of ever-increasing isolation and individualism. Coming to a church gathering is itself an act of defiance to the prevailing culture where we’re encouraged to do what we want when we want. But Christians simply must gather with the church. Why?...
The Prosperity Gospel: A Journey from Deception to Truth
I was converted to Christ in the year 2000. At the time, I had lived as a lifelong Roman Catholic faithful. After my conversion, I sought to move to a Protestant church. The only one that was to be found near our home was an independent Charismatic church. It was at...
What Does a Healthy Church Member Look Like? Six Essential Characteristics for Spiritual Growth and Community
The purpose of this article is not to argue for church membership. I write this firmly believing that formal church membership is scriptural and beneficial, and others have done a much better job than I could at drawing that out that point. My goal here is to briefly...
For God’s Sake, Listen: A Call for Cross-Cultural Harmony
As I begin, I am reminded of the apostle Paul’s autobiographical appeal, “Would to God you could bear with me a little in my folly” (2 Corinthians 11:1). Please, bear with me as I share some personal details to set the context for this article. I am an alien. Not the...
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