Christmas time means gift giving, and as pastors, we often think of gifts in terms of tangible items—books, resources, ...

For years I boasted to our congregation that I only preached on stewardship once annually. When that dreaded sermon came, I apologized at the beginning: “If you’re visiting with us today, please ...

Why moral inspiration and doctrinal instruction fall short—and how preaching that transforms the heart achieves what both approaches seek. What do we mean when we talk about “good preaching”? Two ...