There were other reformation movements before him, but it is really Martin Luther who set in motion the split between Protestantism and the Roman Catholic Church. Today, many people are still confused about where Lutherans stand. Some will say they are no different from Catholics, others will say they are protestant, and there are those … Read more
Titles for clergy tend to be shared across different denominations. You’ll find a priest in the Catholic church as well as the Anglican church and some Lutheran churches. Titles like reverend, minister, pastor and deacon, are also common among multiple denominations. But there are some differences in who gets these titles and what their role … Read more
There are some obvious things a pastor should never say to a congregation, or anyone for that matter. Things like profanity, racial epithets, and slurs. There are also other statements that may seem innocent and harmless, but can cause scandal and division in the Church. Others will make you look silly, confuse your congregation or … Read more
Humble, kind, righteous, empathetic, diligent — all these are adjectives, words that describe the ideal pastor. Because of their important role as the shepherd to the flock, a lot is expected of pastors. They need to be the epitome of a true Christian. More than other members of the church, they need to show the … Read more
An important part of prayer is listening to God’s answers. Often, we think our prayers go unanswered or God says ‘no’ to them. This can make us lose faith and stop praying altogether. But in most cases, the problem is that we don’t know how to discern God’s answers. We are so busy with our … Read more
Whether a pastor can have a girlfriend depends on the church they belong to. Some churches including the Catholic Church practice clerical celibacy, meaning pastors and priests cannot date or marry. But many protestant churches have no such thing, and pastors can be in a relationship, as long as it’s proper and in line with … Read more
As far as the Bible and the Catholic Church is concerned, a broken rosary doesn’t have any deeper spiritual meaning. It’s just a broken rosary. But some cultures and people believe that a broken rosary means something, usually not good. In this post, I discuss those superstitions. I also explain what to do if your … Read more
Ask God for 300 things? That sounds like a lot and, to be honest, it may feel a bit greedy. But you’d be surprised at what this challenge reveals to you about your desires, your faith and your relationship with God. In this post, we discuss the popular 300 wishlist challenge, why it’s a great … Read more
Many Churches will not let you get married in their church if you are not a member of the parish or you have no connection to it. But there are some flexible denominations that allow non-members to marry in their churches. Below is a quick guide on how to get married in a church you … Read more
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