Jesus tells us to give to those who ask, but Paul warns the church against giving to the lazy. How might we apply these teachings when we meet a panhandler?
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Should a Joyless Pastor Preach Joy in God?
How do you preach joy in God when you have almost no feeling of it? Pastor John gives some helpful counsel for pastors struggling to experience joy in the Lord.
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Yes to Hating Sin, No to Hating Self
Remember your corruption enough to humble yourself, but forget whatever keeps you back from pressing on toward Christ.
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Should the Church ‘Bless’ Same-Sex Relationships?
Should churches be willing to somehow “bless” same-sex relationships? Pastor John responds to Pope Francis’s concerning proposal.
