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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Christian leaders: Be examples for the next generation
The slippery slope of compromised views on sexuality was the downfall of the Roman Empire, and it will be the downfall of our nation as well.
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AOC’s socialism vs Christian capitalism
If capitalism is pure evil, why have so many Christian theologians embraced it for centuries?
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5 lessons from 48 Valentines together
Whether you have been married for a few months or many decades, I encourage you to not fear but embrace change — both in yourself and your spouse. A good marriage is like a fine wine: it improves with age.
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Enfield, Connecticut: From Jonathan Edwards to oral sex
Jonathan Edwards must be turning over in his grave.
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Singles: Don’t let Valentine’s Day wreck your life
But rather than letting Valentine’s Day (and the Erics of the world) dictate my mood and steal my joy, I chose long ago to face February 14th without fear. If you’re single with no romantic prospects in sight, here are a few ideas for how to do the same.
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Why are we so scared of everything?
Hardware stores saw WWE cage matches between customers over bags of salt. All this because they might have to stay home for a day and a half. Why do people behave this way? It’s because today, maybe more than ever, we’re afraid of everything. And our fear causes us to act in the most irrational ways imaginable.
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Understanding God’s ‘whoever’ policy
But God’s “whoever” policy has a “however” benefit. Just ask Lazarus, the street sleeper with dogs licking his sores. There’s no need to clean up or climb up. Just look up. God takes you however he finds you.
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We’re Not Mad Enough at Death
Dying is a fact of life. It’s also the enemy we’re called to resist.
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CNN sex scandals, religious hypocrisy and the words of Jesus
We who consider ourselves conservatives, especially Christian conservatives, have nothing to boast about. We have just as many scandals in our midst. And, the truth be told, ours are even worse, since we claim to hold to higher morals based on our biblical convictions.
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5 reasons your current church attendance is the new normal
I am hopeful that you will take your current attendance as your base, or new normal, and seek God’s power to grow the church from there. I see this new normal as an opportunity rather than a defeat.
