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The real story of Christmas: The baby who was “from the beginning”

A manger at night sits in contrast to three crosses on a hill at daybreak signifying Christ's birth at Christmas, his death on the cross, and his ultimate resurrection. By Kevin Carden/stock.adobe.com

Redeeming “the most wonderful time of the year”

Attitude of Gratitude: The Key to the Presence and Power of God

Attitude of gratitude: The key to the presence and power of God

Making gratitude a portal to unity

Making gratitude a portal to unity

Bricks and sand to illustrate the article Loving God and people in an uncivil world. By KION/stock.adobe.com

Loving God and people in an uncivil world

Called to civility

People voting election poll. By rawpixel.com/stock.adobe.com

What should pastors say about the election?

Lessons from a drill: Power for Spirit-filled living in today’s world

Power for Spirit-filled living in today’s world

Writing Acts 29 with renewed passion.

Writing Acts 29 with renewed passion

Civility

What is civility?

Leader does not know which way to go. He is confused and needs direction. © Viorel Sima /stock.adobe.com

How to set an example in sexually confusing times

Epic adventure composite of a hiker on top of a rocky mountain to illustrate man striving to achieve perfectionism. By edb3_16/stock.adobe.com

Are you playing the game of perfectionism?

Canyon fly fishing to illustrate being strategic with your life. By Nicolette/stock.adobe.com

How to be strategic with your life

Hands clasped in front of him with his elbows on a wooden table, a man earnestly prays. © By BillionPhotos.com/stock.adobe.com

How and why to pray for miracles

Open palms face the sky symbolizing a pastor making an appointment with gratitude toward God despite the inevitable disappointments of life and ministry. © By Lemonsoup14/stock.adobe.com

Pastor, you will be disappointed.

Pastor with hands on pulpit looking out at congregation. By Chris/stock.adobe.com

Can pastors be restored after moral failure?

A wooden sign points in three directions: this way, that way, and the other way—indicative of a pastor's search for their calling.

Pastor, what is your unique calling?

Hands folded in prayer on top of an American flag. Praying for America this July 4. © By jn14productions/stock.adobe.com

Three encouraging reminders for ministry in this moment: A July 4 reflection

A lone paper figure in the shape of a man stands on the high end of a seesaw with the opposite end supporting ten similar cutouts. © By pogonici/stock.adobe.com

How not to be intimidated by our culture: A response to Pride Month

Couple enjoying vacation at cabin. By goodluz/stock.adobe.com

Where can ministry couples get help?

A dark, cloudy sky looms over the US Capitol building. By gelangelan/stock.adobe.com | politics in church

How the church can weather oncoming political storms

Hands folded in prayer over an open Bible. By doidam10/stock.adobe.com

An Easter prayer for pastors

Symbolizing the Passover meal that Jesus took at the Last Supper, a chalice filled with wine and Passover bread sits atop a table. By udra11/stock.adobe.com.

A story I’ve never explored and five encouraging facts to embrace

Two men bow their heads in prayer while sitting on a park bench. One man holds a closed Bible in his left hand while his right hand is on the other man's shoulder. By Lydia/stock.adobe.com

Remember the assignment: “Go and make disciples”

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