Blogs
When the Pastor Has an Affair | ThomRainer.com
Thom Rainer shares some lessons from churches that have gone through this tragic time. Sadly this article is frequently needed these days. The areas I see churches failing in most are #3 & 5.
Pastors’ Joys and Struggles With Family Life | Tyler O’Neil, PJ Media
In the light of the above it’s good to read this:
A whopping 70 percent of U.S. pastors said their marriage relationship was ‘excellent,’ while 26 percent described it as ‘good.’ In the overall population, less than half of U.S. adults (46 percent) ranked their marriage relationship as ‘excellent,’ while 35 percent described it as ‘good.’
Report: Global Spike In Cohabitation Is Destabilizing Children’s Lives | Holly Scheer, The Federalist
“This study firmly shows that across the world marriage confers the best chances for stability for children. Yet adults are increasingly choosing not to provide their kids that optimal environment.”
The Five Tests of False Doctrine | Tim Challies
“In summary, true doctrine (content) originates with God (origin), is grounded in the Bible (authority), and agrees with the whole of Scripture (consistency). Because such doctrine is sound (quality), it is healthy (benefit), and profitable (value) for us, and we are responsible for holding it (responsibility). False doctrine (content) originates with man (origin), is not grounded in the Bible (authority), and contradicts portions of Scripture (consistency). Because such doctrine is unsound (quality), it is unhealthy (benefit) and unprofitable (value) for us, and we are responsible for rejecting it (responsibility).”
15 Reasons Our Churches Are Less Evangelistic Today | Thom Rainer, LifeWay Pastors
“I conducted an unscientific Twitter poll to see what church leaders and church members thought of this trend. My specific question was: ‘Why do you think many churches aren’t as evangelistic as they once were?’”
What Happened When I Forced Myself To Wake Up At 5 A.M. Every Day For A Month | Stephanie Vozza, Fast Company
Some informative and practical sleep science in here.
New Book
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Work and Our Labor in the Lord by James M. Hamilton Jr.
Kindle Deals
Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe by Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson ($0.99)
Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds by Chris Brauns ($2.99)
Pursuing Peace: A Christian Guide to Handling Our Conflicts by Robert D. Jones ($2.99)
