Playing the devil’s advocate might be okay in some situations, but certainly not in the church. Some folks feel it’s their duty to keep leadership humble, which is fine until it isn’t.

Playing the devil’s advocate might be okay in some situations, but certainly not in the church.  Some folks feel it’s their duty to keep leadership humble, which is fine until it isn’t.

Of all the people on the planet, it’s the Christian that should be the boldest, most courageous, and unworried.  Yet oftentimes churches find themselves dealing with disunity that is caused by stress, fear, and anxiety.  Be strong! Be courageous! ...

Of all the people on the planet, it’s the Christian that should be the boldest, most courageous, and unworried. Yet oftentimes churches find themselves dealing with disunity that is caused by stress, fear, and anxiety. Be strong! Be courageous! Here’s why.

It’s probably not a coincidence that gossip and lying are listed among the sins that God despises. And yet, believers in Jesus can easily fall into these traps through what seems well-meaning concerns for others – “would you pray for so-and-so...

It’s probably not a coincidence that gossip and lying are listed among the sins that God despises. And yet, believers in Jesus can easily fall into these traps through what seems well-meaning concerns for others – “would you pray for so-and-so because…” or “I think our dear sister is falling into sin…” It sounds righteous and caring, but boy! Do we have to be cautious!

In an episode of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck is captured by a big white abominable snowman that mistakes him for a rabbit. The white monster rocks Daffy in his arms and vows to “hug him and pet him and squeeze him” and keep him for his very own. It’s cute until we embrace a “pet” sin. Then it’s no laughing matter.

In an episode of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck is captured by a big white abominable snowman that mistakes him for a rabbit.  The white monster rocks Daffy in his arms and vows to “hug him and pet him and squeeze him” and keep him for his very own.  It’s cute...

Charles Dickens authored a redemption story featuring Ebeneezer Scrooge, a pitiful man who was rich and yet had nothing. Generations who read the story or watched the movie applaud the reformed Ebeneezer who turned from his evil ways and learned to love through generosity. But ironically, we're pretty tight-fisted in our own lives. Too bad. This is not the way a child of God behaves.

Charles Dickens authored a redemption story featuring Ebeneezer Scrooge, a pitiful man who was rich and yet had nothing.  Generations who read the story or watched the movie applaud the reformed Ebeneezer who turned from his evil ways and learned to...