When we celebrate on July 4 now, 245 years and as many political reinterpretations later, it begs the question, “What freedom are we celebrating?” Christ brings us a clear and meaningful definition of freedom that transcends our July 4 celebration.
We use hell in our culture as a generalized destination for everyone who is sinful or evil, even if it’s just in our own experience. Have you ever said, “This is a living hell” to describe a horrible situation?
A Christian, first and foremost, should lead a life of holiness. To be holy means to be set apart for God.
There’s an interesting story in Genesis 11 that speaks directly to leadership, pride, and ego. It’s a warning to all of mankind of the dangers of ambition.
As a leader, mastering forgiveness is a powerful tool for teambuilding. Can you forgive mistakes and continue to engage without judgment, despite offense or negative outcomes?
Sadly, on occasion we see prominent Christian leaders explode in spectacular failure. Prominent pastors of large and influential churches have resigned their roles in disgrace—this goes all the way back to the 1980s televangelist era all the way up to today.
We tend to think of temptation as an outside force—the devil, for instance—enticing us to do wrong. Are the temptations we face daily to do wrong prepared and delivered to us by God?
On the surface the story of Job may seem a cruel game. A faithful man, he suffers greatly, questions God, and receives God’s pointed response. How should we lead when faced with trials and difficulty?