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“Which qualifications for leadership have you observed are the least-emphasized when church leaders are appointed to their offices?” This is a...

We just received the following letter from one of the leaders at our partner school, Kyiv Theological Seminary, in Ukraine. It is a plea for...

I read quite a few good Christian books in 2021. Here are seven of my favorites, plus a bonus book. Insider Church: Ekklesia and the Insider...

There is no better time than Christmastime to read a book about miracles, is there? I have just finished reading Craig Keener’s new book: Miracles...

Do you ever struggle to know how to pray for other Christians? One possible (and common) approach is simply to pray for whatever people ask you to...

Life is replete with contrasts — especially as we approach Thanksgiving. Recalling the glorious refrain of King David in Psalm 136, "Give thanks to...

Ecclesiastes 3 tells us there is a time for everything. There is a time or season for laughing, speaking and dancing — and we typically resonate...

Not every door that appears to be open is an open door. And not every door that appears to be closed is a closed door. Just because a ministry...

What do pastors actually do? While the answer to many may seem obvious, others ask the question with honest curiosity. It really is difficult to...

Within the Gospel accounts, Jesus utilized a variety of metaphors to describe his relationship with his followers: vine and branches, shepherd and...

This guest post is by J. D. Greear, the pastor of The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, NC, and former president of the Southern Baptist...

After an extended time of prayer in the mountains last year, I left with one perspective that has proven extremely helpful to me. Here is that...

Are you a people pleaser? Do you do things for others so they will like you, thank you or just not get upset at you? The Urban Dictionary...

The following is the fourth post in a series on how to stop hate from a biblical perspective. Read The Good Book Blog series written by Professor...