Category Archives: Pastors

Seven causes behind legalism

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Few things are more disruptive to unity in the Church than legalism. We must understand the threat of legalism and equip the Church and our families to respond. Continue reading →

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The Hypocritical Dead Church pt. 2

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Don’t miss the five potential killers of vibrant congregations and the five-fold path to spiritual renewal. Continue reading →

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Peter’s Sin and Redemption

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

He’s not ashamed of us or our sin because he died for our sin. And if Jesus was ashamed of his people who sin, he wouldn’t have any people—for we all sin. Continue reading →

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Relevance with accuracy

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Let’s not acquiesce to trendy terms if their popular meanings could lead people into misunderstandings of God’s revealed word. Continue reading →

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Do not give dogs what is sacred

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Dogs? Pigs? Sacred things? Jesus used an illustration to forbid wasting something valuable on an undeserving object. Yet it’s not immediately clear what shouldn’t be wasted and on whom.  Continue reading →

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Antagonist alert (13 red flags)

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The presence of one or more red flags does not guarantee that you are dealing with an antagonist. But it will give you fair warning to exercise caution. Continue reading →

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Are you too worried about offending others?

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Are there times when we should expect offenses and actually understand them to be appropriate and necessary?  Continue reading →

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How to listen to a sermon

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Good recommendations for those who listen to sermons and those who give them! Continue reading →

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10 attributes of good preaching

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

A great model for preaching that could restore dignity and power to many pulpits! Continue reading →

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After 36 years as a pastor

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Consider what is perhaps the most important lesson for a Church leader. Continue reading →

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