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Eight Reflections On 40 Years Of Marriage

By Thom Rainer on Nov 24, 2022

I want to share with you readers eight of the most powerful lessons I have learned in 40 years of marriage.

Tags: marriage and family, blessing children, Marriage, Thankfulness, Personal Life, Marriage Commitment, Marriage Faithfulness, Lessons in life  (view more)  (view less)

Seven Deadly Statements Of Church Members

By Thom Rainer on Oct 13, 2022

"Words have meaning. And if church members start articulating words consistently, those words begin to reflect the priorities and passions of the church."

Tags: conflict, relationships, Church worship, pastoral leadership, church membership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, shepherding, Shepherding  (view more)  (view less)

Three Root Causes Of Stalled Spiritual Transformation

By Thom Rainer on Mar 5, 2020

Why does spiritual growth sometimes stall out in believers? Thom Rainer offers his view and solutions from a study of the Corinthian church.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Tags: Spirit, Church, Growth, Discipleship, Preaching, Transformation, Growth in Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Thom Rainer: When Not To Respond To Your Critics

By Thom Rainer on Dec 26, 2018

Consider this: If you are not being criticized, you are probably not a leader.

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:2-4

Tags: thom rainer, Preaching, Criticism, Critic

The Top Ten Sources Of Discouragement For Pastors

By Thom Rainer on Oct 18, 2017

“Is this valley I am going through normal for pastors?”

Tags: church leadership, Discouragement, church conflict, pastoral leadership, Financial Management, family dynamics, Pastoral Ministry, Criticism  (view more)  (view less)