Getting Tough at the Funeral
“And we urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all men” (I Thessalonians 5:14).
At the funeral,...
The Courageous Leader: Now More Than Ever
No one ever told Superman, “You be strong now.” Strong was his middle name.
No one ever told Adrian Rogers, “Preach a good sermon now.” ...
Some Believe We Can Lose Our Salvation. Here’s What They Are Missing.
In an article on this website, I shared a couple of the strongest affirmations of Scripture which declare that our salvation, once given by...
They Had the Greatest Message Ever, but Needed One Thing More. so Do We.
I told a friend once that if I have gone to seed on anything in Christian theology, it’s the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I’m...
Two Great Illustrations from the Amazon
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17).
One of the most productive things any minister does is spend time with a...
Have You Met the Members of My Congregation?
I belong to the greatest church in the world. We have an eclectic group of members and leaders. You would love them. Here are...
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Cemetery
If you’re ever sitting around with two or three preachers, ask for their funniest stories, the most memorable wedding or funeral they’ve done, something...
Want to Hear a Funny Story About a Wedding?
When you’ve been in the ministry as long as I have–I began pastoring when JFK was president!–there are few things you haven’t seen or...
Seven Decades of Lessons (and a Gift)
This Saturday, I will turn 74 years old.
Like most birthdays when you get older, I’ll celebrate in some way with my family and friends,...
The Best Time I Ever Had In Nearly 60 Years of Ministry
“What is the best time you ever had in a long lifetime of ministry, Joe?”
Wow. I don’t know. Let me think about it….
A ride...
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As I’ve researched the issues caused by porn, I am shocked not just at its moral consequences, but at its social costs, damage to marriages,...
Course Corrections to Church Growth – by Jason Swann
We took over a 36-year-old church rebounding from the moral failure of their Senior Pastor on the other side of COVID. We came in...
Ai and Church Answers: Full Disclosure
Note: This article is original. None of it is AI-generated. (You will understand why I led with this disclaimer later in the article.)
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