by Christian | Apr 12, 2020 | Civic, Ethics
Ninety-five percent of Americans are currently under stay-at-home orders and many Christians are beginning to wonder: “If God calls us to worship him and the government says we cannot, what should we do?” Technically speaking, this is called a “case...
by Christian | Oct 28, 2019 | Ask the Pastor
Question: “I was recently surprised to discover that some of the people in my church disapprove of Halloween. Why? What’s so wrong with it?” Answer: Some Christians object to the observance of Halloween because they find its historical roots and...
by Christian | Feb 9, 2017 | Events, Outreach
Last week, countless women across the globe joined a live-stream event which was intended to “gather, equip, and unleash women to live out God’s calling on their lives.” There is no question that this ministry is popular, but is it safe? Pastor...
by Christian | Dec 24, 2014 | Newspaper, Word Studies
I was recently visiting with a friend who attends a different church than mine and she mentioned having some mixed feelings about increased church attendance during holiday seasons. Having heard about this dynamic many times before, and having personally witnessed it...
by Christian | Jul 8, 2012 | Bible Studies
In Matthew 18, Jesus alerts us to the seriousness of offenses, encourages us to avoid them through humility, equips us to deal with them in an orderly manner, and assures us of his spiritual presence when offenses result in church discipline. Pastor McShaffrey taught...
