Ministry can be a tough job, and pastors are some of the most selfless, dedicated individuals to serve in these roles. However, given the weighty nature of their responsibilities, pastors can often feel overwhelmed, uncertain or in need of counsel from their peers. Still, many find it difficult to ask for help—whether it’s due to pride, fear, or a perception that reaching out would be inappropriate. It’s crucial for pastors to get past this barrier in order to grow as leaders and best support their congregations....

It's quite common for people to perceive Christians as being kind and gentle individuals who go through life with hearts full of love and compassion. While there are many Godly people who genuinely manifest a selfless spirit, it's also important to acknowledge that not all Christians are who society expects them to be. The world often misinterprets the human tendency of a believer to fail just like everybody else when it comes to expressing kindness....

For some time now, I’ve been hearing a common sentiment expressed by Christians and even church leaders concerning the need to overcome the poor relational state among many Christians. People are tired of feeling more like distant cousins or disconnected coworkers than actual brothers and sisters in Christ. Many are searching for more authentic community among believers. At the same time, it becomes apparent that the existing institutions—church buildings and pastoral leadership—are not serving as wellsprings of such connection as they once may have....

In recent decades, there has been a significant shift in the religious landscape of Western societies. More and more people are disaffiliating from their religious backgrounds, leading to a larger “nones” population. For Christians this is a source of concern, as fewer people affiliate with Christian religion, and church attendance has stagnated or even decreased in many Western countries. However, examining the trend of religious disaffiliation offers an opportunity to better understand what has gone wrong and how we can respond to restore a vital spiritual life among our society....

“Guilt.” It is not a pretty word. We often avoid it or cover it up in any way possible. However, since guilt is an intricate part of the human experience – a critical part of our existence as both broken and forgiven people – we would be remiss to ignore it. Guilt is a complex phenomenon that requires us to dig beneath the surface to understand how it influences our lives, particularly as believers in Jesus Christ....

You may have heard or even asked this question: "Is it my responsibility to help the widows and orphans?" The notion of individual responsibility to help others in distress can be a tricky subject, especially when scriptural commands get intertwined with cultural concepts of charity. Let's examine the issues step by step. Biblical Teachings on Helping Widows and Orphans In the Bible, there are multiple commands and illustrations that involve caring for the vulnerable populations of widows and orphans....

A sturdy foundation is a metaphor that represents the solid framework for our lives, particularly from a Christian perspective. As believers, we must recoginze the consequences of putting our trust in shaky ground. Ecclesiastes 12:6 warns, "or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be shattered at the spring, or the wheel broken at the well, then shall both sons and daughters be companions, ready to entertain one another....