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For Lent, Give Up Lent

I can’t help but notice a growth in evangelicals who want to celebrate Lent by “giving something up.” I’ve heard of Christians giving up sugar, soda, Angry Birds, and Netflix (ok, I made up the last one—I’ve never heard of anyone giving up Netflix).

How to Fight Only Existing in Survival Mode as a Parent

5 Money Mistakes That Lead to Debt

Sometimes the worst money mistakes are the easiest mistakes to make. Read inside for 5 tips on staying debt-free.

4 Warning Signs of an Unhappy Marriage and What You Can Do About It

Why Hasn’t Anyone Asked Me Out?

Are you believing 3 common myths about being single? Here's how to embrace God's greater plan.

5 Reasons Leaders Fall

I have no intention of throwing rocks at other leaders who fall, for there but by the grace of God go I. But I do have a desire to keep other pastors from falling—including myself. I have a vantage point from nearly four decades of filling the role of a pastor. That means I have not only observed the temptations of my own life, but have also witnessed, often in up close and personal ways, the train wrecks that have sadly befallen others. So here are five reasons pastors fall.

Why You Need to Limit Your Kids' Screen Time

Perhaps because I know too well how technology affects me, I allow my kids very little screen time.

3 Ways to Take Criticism with Grace

We have all experienced times when a friend, co-worker, or relative offered harsh judgments. But there are also times when the words spoken, though hurtful at first, are exactly what we need to hear.