Tag Archives: Pastors

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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3 things to remember before condemning another

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

These three warnings take the conversation to the highest possible level. Continue reading →

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What should we know about marriage?

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

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Someone once asked why so many married people seem so miserable. “Perhaps,” another responded, “it’s because so many miserable people are married.” Maybe marriage itself is not the problem. With a 50 percent divorce rate for…

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5 warnings about leadership

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Carefully consider 5 possible causes behind misdirected leadership. Continue reading →

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Five 90 second radio clips about church life

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Listen to five 90 second radio clips reminding us of what it means to be the Church. Continue reading →

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Why I love the Church

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Authentic love for God compels us to commit to a particular local church, not just out of faithfulness to tradition, but in devotion to our Lord who promised, “I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18).
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Why I love the Church

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Is it possible to love the Lord without loving the Church? Continue reading →

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A closer look at wisdom

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

The absence of wisdom is slowly destroying us. We have more knowledge than any previous generation but lack wisdom on almost every level. Where is the wisdom we’ve lost with the knowledge we’ve gained? Continue reading →

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6 Links worth seeing

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Check out the following articles worth seeing Continue reading →

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Best Commentaries on the New Testament

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

I’m so grateful to God for His servants work quietly and patiently behind the scenes to produce great tools for the Church!
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