Few things hurt like betrayal by a close friend. When private words become gossip, trust is broken—and the pain runs deep. If you're feeling that weight, you're not alone.
There is nothing too big and nothing too small for God. For some reason, as we age, we forget there’s nothing God doesn’t care about in our lives.
Recognizing how lost we are without Him; Jesus came to Earth to give us a perfect example to follow. Any other shepherd will lead us astray, but Jesus guides us with love, power, and tender care.
How would you define hope? In what way would your definition apply to a local church? What if hope were missing from a congregation? Would anybody notice? We’ll think about these and other things as we allow Peter’s words to guide us into the truth about hope. These passages of Scripture suggest several ingredients that must be present if hope is to remain a vital part of a church’s life.
Discipline is the “D” word that nobody likes but everybody admires. It’s the stuff that happens when nobody is looking or applauding. It’s the hard work of what goes on behind the scenes and results in excellence.
Mistakes keep us humble and humility is a good thing. Whether you’re a pastor, parent, or boss. When you lead with humility, you lead with the heart of the Great Shepherd.
Do you become paralyzed by “what if” questions? What if it happens? What if it doesn’t? That’s what I call living hypothetically. There is a better way! Here are four ways the Bible instructs us to think.
The enemy is hard at work and he’s alive and well in the Church, working hard to destroy the lives of Christians—particularly those in leadership.
A godly leader has the responsibility to care for and to protect his flock. Hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s call to embrace the way of the shepherd.
In 1 Peter 5:5–7, the bold apostle demonstrated that true satisfaction is found only in serving Christ. Find fulfilment in Christ as Pastor Chuck Swindoll advises you to pursue eternal significance and be truly well-off in God’s eyes.
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