While we must deal with the grief of relational wounds, alienation, and pain now, the church can pursue harmony with hope.
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How to Spot False Wisdom in Your Ministry
False wisdom comes from below—from the world, the flesh, and the devil. Sinful anger, self-centeredness, manipulation, and so on, all come from below.
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Blessed Are the Peacemakers, But What Is Biblical Peace?
While ultimate peace will not come until Christ comes and brings total shalom, we are called to give the world a foretaste, says pastor and author Tony Merida.
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The Christ-Centered Expositor by Tony Merida, book review
Every preacher would do well to employ the sermon review template that Merida has prepared.
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Sermons on Marriage Must Go Deeper than Behavior
The goal of preaching a biblical view of marriage is to change how people think, not just how they act or vote. We preach to help people learn and think “Christianly” about all issues, including marriage.
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3 Driving Motivations to Care for the Poor
While many people know they should care for the poor, few are motivated to do it over a lifetime. So, what should motivate us? Here are three big distinct motivations for doing justice.
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