Shane Idleman

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  Jul 29, 2015

  Pastor's Abortion Confession Motivates Action and Hope

  "Why didn't someone do something?" Those five words still haunt my thoughts today. Sometime ago, I sat speechless as I listened to a man recount his trip to a holocaust museum with his young daughter.

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  Jul 28, 2015

  ​'In Vain They Worship Me'-How Can We Avoid Vain Worship?

  Sadly, many confuse false worship with genuine worship. According to numerous theological resources, false worship is when an entity, person, or object is worshiped instead of God—our passion for "something" outweighs our passion for Him; it draws us away.

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  Jul 17, 2015

  Questions to Consider Before ​Pastoring a Church​

  As a new, growing church plant with a ​four​ and a half year history, I am often asked about planting churches, pastoring, and choosing leaders. Among these questions, choosing the lead pastor often arises

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  Jul 15, 2015

  5 Reasons Why Younger Christians ​and Pastors​ ​Avoid Politics

  If God has called a man to preach and teach His Word, that will be his passion. If God has called a Christian to pursue politics, that will be his or her passion, and so on.

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  Jul 9, 2015

  The Power of the Holy Spirit — Not Just for Charismatics

  There are countless other examples as well. The New Testament first introduced this outpouring on the lives of believers (sometimes at conversion). Take the time this week to read the books of Acts.

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  Jul 7, 2015

  An Open Letter to Pastors - Stand or Fall

  Over the last few decades, Americans have seen the destruction of the institution of marriage between a man and a woman, the removal of God's Word in several areas, and the blatant murdering of millions of babies. This is an indictment against America and the pulpit is partially responsible - our silence speaks volumes.

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  Jul 5, 2015

  An Urgent Wake-Up Call During Our Nations Birthday

  Over the last few decades, Americans have seen the destruction of the institution of marriage between a man and a woman, the removal of God's Word in several areas, and the aborting of millions of babies.

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  Jun 26, 2015

  Opposing Gay Marriage - 5 Reasons Why It's Not Hate Speech

  Affirming what the Bible clearly calls sin is love, not hate. This debate is really over truth; the terms "hate speech" and "homophobic" are meant to divert us from God's design.

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  Jun 22, 2015

  7 Reasons Why Christian Leaders Fall

  Within weeks, two of my heroes have fallen from grace, and some of my friends in pastoral ministry have taken detours in their destiny as well. Moral failings among leaders are becoming an epidemic

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  Jun 20, 2015

  Fathers, Families Would Rather 'See' A Sermon

  We are in desperate need of broken, humble men—men who are not afraid to admit that they need God; men who are more worried about prayer than about status and recognition; men who petition God rather than position themselves.