Why do we English-speakers sing “The First Noel,” the French word for Christmas, and not say “The First Weihnachten,” the German word?
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The Number 1 Reason for the Decline in Church Attendance …
Certainly attendance declines are related to massive cultural shifts in our nation. But I would also suggest that one reason for declines has a greater impact than others.
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Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions
Instead of trying to keep futile and out-of-reach New Year’s resolutions, our motivation to be disciplined comes from our identity as God’s image-bearers.
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Can Santa Be Saved? One Needed Change to St. Nick
The most pressure I ever felt in seminary to adopt a certain viewpoint had nothing to do with a theological issue. It was over Santa Claus.
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What Being Pro-Life Really Means
Being truly pro-life is about more than political issues. It means we’re always willing to stop someone else’s funeral, even if it means starting our own.
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3 Ways A Pastor Can Care for His Wife
As our church grows, if we’re not careful, our wife can be left shattered and in the dust. How can you care for your spouse as a church leader?
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