When Pastors Elevate Charisma over Godliness, Churches Suffer
If the modern church continues elevating charisma above character, we should not be surprised when more scandals emerge in the years ahead
Opinion
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State-sanctioned gambling: A really bad deal!
As late as 2012, NFL lawyers argued in a court case that “the NFL was adamantly opposed to sports gambling because it would ‘negatively impact our long-term relationship with our fans, negatively impact the perception of our sport across the country.” Why did such a stunning reversal take place?
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Running the Race
Contributing Writer Christopher Dixon reflects on prepping for marathon races as an analogy for the church as we reach the two-year mark of dealing with a ravaging pandemic.
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Are we on the edge of World War III?
He pointed out that our failed withdrawal from Afghanistan reminded the world that we are not the only superpower today, as we had been since 1992. Rather, there are three, America, Russia, and China, meaning that there is real potential that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could provoke World War III.
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Cohabitation: Preparing for divorce?
Marriage is a gift from God. But marriage is in a sad state in America today, and we all suffer because of it.
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Ask Chuck: Help riding out inflation
Inflationary prices are hitting our family, and I am getting worried. What can we do to ride this out?
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How government is adding to, not solving, labor shortages in health care and elsewhere
Easing the broader, nationwide labor shortage requires shifting people from government dependency to productivity and self-sufficiency. That requires policymakers ensure that work pays and that not working doesn’t.
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Barna’s millennial report is shocking, but God brings hope
Two portions of scripture come to mind when the younger generation drifted dramatically from God.
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Leading biblical Greek scholar peaks about faith and work
I think that pastors need to know some of the basics of personal finance and plan for their future.
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Let’s pray for Ukraine AND Russia
We would like to call on believers across the U.S. to join us in interceding in prayer on behalf of Russia and Ukraine. We need to join together and ask God to intervene in the lives of leaders and people across these nations.
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Beware of false prophets and false brethren
Young Christians should beware of false prophets and teachers who use enticing words of man’s wisdom to deceive people. They do all they can to divert people away from God.
