When should Christians create distance from unrepentant believers?
When family relationships and spiritual convictions collide, wisdom is needed to protect what matters most without losing the people you love.
What have smartphones done to our young people?
For Generation Z and Gen Alpha, the smartphone isn't just a tool—it's a lifestyle with negative effects.
The state of biblical fatherhood and the opportunity for the church
The church is urged to invest in fathers for the benefit of families and the church as a whole.
Raising disciples: the role of fathers in spiritual growth
Why most Christian fathers struggle to teach their children the Bible, how they can disciple in everyday life, and how the church can help them thrive.
The power of an unoffendable heart
Choosing to forgive doesn't always erase the pain—but it always opens the door to healing. This story is a powerful reminder that love is a choice, and forgiveness can lead to radical reconciliation, even when feelings lag behind.
Confessions of a broken pastor’s wife: a true story
Pastors prioritizing their families as their first ministry is important. There is deep pain and neglect experienced by some pastor's spouses. Pastors must balance family and church responsibilities to effectively care for both.
Where are the Christian men?
Men need Christian brothers to model manhood after Jesus, but many lack such companions.
Family ties that bind across distance
Through the family, God designed a framework for security, accountability, and the fulfillment of His creation.
Why churches struggle with divorced men
Most Christian churches face a shortage of men, with women accounting for 60 percent or more of typical worship attendance. So why do churches seem to go out of their way to alienate men who are divorced?
Hopelessly devoted: a love that lasts a lifetime
People of a certain age, me, for example, remember a couple of pop songs filled with echoes of this verse.
Joyful because we’re getting closer to home
I'm 81 years old, and I’m probably more joyful than ever. I laugh more and enjoy life more than ever.
Who and what is the silent generation?
I’ve often lamented my failure to talk with my dad more frequently. You know how it is. You always think you have more time.
Digging deep to overcome isolation
If you glance at the homepage for the ministry he co-founded, you may think it’s just another men’s study.
What are you teaching those who walk in your footsteps?
It has been said that character is who you are when no one else is looking.
Fathers, bless your child
Christian fathers should be intentional about passing along a spiritual blessing to their children. Here are five practical suggestions on how to do this.
Is your work destroying your marriage?
Being a workaholic can destroy your marriage. Whether you own your own business or you work for someone else, there is a danger. That danger resides in the fact that we all love to work. And frankly, dealing with work and succeeding at work is easier than working on your marriage.
The gifts of Advent—presence, not presents
Physical objects will break, be forgotten, neglected, outgrown, or thrown away … but love, time, and attention are an eternal investment.
One of the stupidest things I did in 44 years of marriage
What is that stupid thing I did in marriage? To be clear, I have not done this act of stupidity one time, but many times. Too many times. You would think I would learn by now.
Ministry starts at home
My Dad said, "Jim, it's all great, the ministry stuff you are doing in the community, but I'll believe it's true when I see you living it out at home."
Discipling others by simply helping them
Leaders are in a unique position to change the world by helping others be the change agents.
