Originally published July 9th, 2020 Accountability Within a Church Body The concept of church discipline can often make Christians uncomfortable for several reasons. Either they have seen it practiced and exercised improperly, or the idea of a group holding each other accountable for how they live is offensive. As Americans, we live in a very… Continue reading What Does the Bible Teach about Church Membership?
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The Love in Leadership | Leadership Devotional
“It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end” (John 13:1 NIV). The Truth About Leadership I have had the honor of knowing hundreds—probably… Continue reading The Love in Leadership | Leadership Devotional
Unlimited: Politics And Piety | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Politics and Piety Jul 6, 2024 1775 Now the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were scheming to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him.“But not during the festival,” they said, “or the people may riot” (Mark 13:1–2, NIV). The high point… Continue reading Unlimited: Politics And Piety | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Beware Of The Religious Teachers | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Beware of the Religious Teachers Jun 21, 2024 2031 As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces,and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honour at banquets.They devour widows’ houses… Continue reading Unlimited: Beware Of The Religious Teachers | Good News Unlimited
CAN I TRUST MY PASTOR?
Given the level of distrust that seems to be growing towards church leaders and corporate offenses rising against the Church, I’ve been getting more emails asking how to know if a pastor can be trusted. Obviously, there are clear scriptural directives concerning the qualifications of church leaders (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1:6-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-3). But,… Continue reading CAN I TRUST MY PASTOR?