April 20, 2012
Filtering Criticism
Not all criticism is created equal. Jim Dalrymple explores three kinds of criticism leaders encounter and explains how to recognize the gracious correction that can become a priceless blessing.
Articles for tag: Opinions
January 6, 2012
In Just One Year: Pundit Predictions
Paul Boatman looks ahead from 2012 and considers what Christians may soon be saying about megachurches, Bible colleges, Restoration Movement heritage, and the changing future of Christian Standard.
January 15, 2011
Whatever Happened to the Invitation?
By Mark Atteberry The elders at my church very graciously gave me seven weeks off, a kind of mini-sabbatical. It was during the summer and my wife and I had a trip planned anyway, so we laid out a plan to visit a different church every weekend. We chose a mixture of large and small churches, city and rural churches, and Restoration Movement and denominational churches from Florida to the mountain west. Overall, it was a positive experience. We heard some fine sermons, met some nice people, and picked up a few good ideas. There was, however, one big surprise
January 10, 2011
The Cure for Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
Jon Weatherly warns that practical preaching can unintentionally feed moralistic therapeutic deism unless every biblical message remains organically connected to the cross.
January 2, 2011
The Essential About Opinions
Mark A. Taylor introduces “In Opinions, Liberty,” a new feature inviting Christian disagreement marked by humility, patience, freedom, and love.
January 2, 2011
What Should We Believe About Hell?
Glen Elliott considers two views of Hell and urges Christians to handle disputable doctrinal matters with Scripture, humility, liberty, and love.
October 22, 2010
The Best Preparation Possible
Tracy Marx and Mike Sweeney make a biblical and practical case for Christian higher education as preparation for thoughtful, grounded, and faithful kingdom service.
May 10, 2009
Serving with Cultural Intelligence
Gayla Cooper Congdon reflects on short-term mission trips, cultural intelligence, and Amor Ministries’ commitment to serving through local church partnerships.
June 22, 2008
Who Am I?
Chuck Sackett reflects on pastor titles, preaching ministry, eldership, and the tension between professional labels and the actual work of serving a congregation.
Turn Up the Quiet (How I Learned to Enjoy Solitude)
Jan Johnson reflects on solitude as a spiritual discipline—found on canyon walks and retreat days—where inner “committee” voices are quieted, God is heard, busyness loosens its grip, and we learn to be better with others.
July 10, 2005
What Is Truth?
Is truth personal preference or something real and knowable? Ben Cachiaras contrasts cultural relativism with Jesus as the standard of truth, urging believers to hold to Scripture and embody truth with conviction and grace.
June 5, 2005
Demonstrating Love, Discovering Community
Mark Deakins reflects on how worship music choices can unintentionally exclude people and argues that unity amid diversity is possible when love, humility, and God-centered worship shape the congregation’s approach.
