A platform can be a good thing. But there are some problems with having influence and chief among them is the desire for a platform.
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5 Dreaded Sermon Topics—and Tips for Handling Them Gracefully
It’s not that we don’t like the text or don’t know or agree with what the Bible says. The problem for most of us is that these can be divisive issues.
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Whose Church Is It Anyway?
When we feel we own the church and the people, they and the resources become objects that serve us instead of us serving God.
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3 Reasons to Slow Down Your Sermon Prep
The discipline to work through the sermon slowly could be beneficial in our own hearts and in the way it’s received by the people in our churches.
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3 Isolation Traps Pastors Should Avoid
Few people intentionally cut others off. But many end up in isolation when they aren’t intentional about leaning into relationships.
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The Church: A Hospital for Sinners or a Harbor for Saints?
Our church gatherings ought not be offensive or strange to the outsider but it should be primarily a place that feels like home for the believer.
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