Pastors

Ever wanted just the right verse to read at the end of your worship service, or to conclude your sermon, but couldn’t think of one?

When grief feels heavy and your heart aches from missing the one you love, you do not have to walk through it alone. Whether you are navigating everyday moments of loss, facing the holidays without them, or trying to move forward while still carrying the weight of grief, the Grief Support Toolkit offers biblical encouragement for the journey.

These faith-filled resources include prayers, Bible studies, Scripture, and practical support to help you grieve with honesty and hope. Rooted in God’s Word, they are designed to remind you of His comfort, strengthen your faith, and help you hold onto the promise that grief is not the end of the story. 

Why does America feel so spiritually dark right now? This article explores what Scripture says about light and darkness, how a nation drifts morally and spiritually, and how believers are called to carry Christ’s light faithfully in this moment. It is a strong, conviction-filled reflection on truth, national drift, and the hope that darkness cannot overcome the light.

“To be human is to worship.” While not an exhaustive list, the following 7 points help us think more biblically about worship.

Discover why conflict within the church, often feared, is actually a necessary catalyst for growth and transformation, not division. Learn practical principles to navigate disagreements with grace and transparency, transforming church culture and demonstrating Christ-like unity to a watching world.

Many people have misconceptions about biblical gender roles. Let’s look at what God says about the two biblical gender roles that should guide the thinking and actions of every Christian.

If someone acts and, at times, sounds like a great teacher of the faith, they might not necessarily be one if you look and listen closer. Here are five tell-tale signs of what Jesus called “a wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

Do black people get referenced in the Bible? We don't ask this question nearly enough, but it tells us something vital about the Bible's view of ethnicity.

Evangelist Franklin Graham used a prominent funeral service as a powerful platform to share a message of hope, reminding mourners that for those with faith, death marks a new beginning rather than an end. 

Most of us would not include those excesses in a list of which to be wary. But for most, I imagine the list might look more like this…

Jesus revolutionized our understanding of worship, revealing that it transcends mere attendance and song, demanding both intellectual understanding and heartfelt authenticity. 

Sundays are a day of rest, reflection, and spiritual nourishment. It is a time to connect with God and seek His guidance for the week ahead. Sunday morning prayers play a crucial role in fostering this connection and setting the tone for a week filled with faith, hope, and love.

Discover the profound final message legendary pastor Charles Swindoll would deliver if he had just one sermon left to preach, a topic he believes is more crucial than ever. 

To question the Lord is not wrong itself. Lots of people in the Bible questioned God's purposes and plans. However, questions may lead into dangerous areas if we don't take our questions to God. Let's take a look at what we can do when we begin to question.

Here are 10 messages every church should be sending to their women.

Dear Roger, When I read some of the things Paul wrote about women I understand why many consider Paul to be a male-chauvinistic-sexist pig. Did Paul hate women?

Ministry scars. Everyone in the Lord’s service will bear them sooner or later.

A military veteran and ministry leader is sounding an urgent alarm, positing that the artificial intelligence systems we increasingly rely on could fulfill biblical prophecy as a powerful instrument for the "great deception." 

Abuse in the church is often a sustained pattern of behavior. Many times, such behavior is known but explained away. The first step in addressing abuse in the church is to recognize the lies abusive pastors tell.  

Church membership isn’t like your gym card—you can’t just pay your dues and stay home. Here’s why God calls us to something far deeper, and what it means for your life.