North Carolina's Cesspool of Sin: Asheville

How Far Can I Go Sexually And It Not Be A Sin?

This is a question I have often received since I’ve been in ministry.<br>It’s the wrong question.<br>The right question…

7 Steps to Avoid Sexual Sin and Stay in Ministry

Some time ago, a good friend of mine disqualified himself from ministry due to an inappropriate relationship with a woman in his church.

What Are the Symbols Associated With the Seven Deadly Sins?

We all know that the seven deadly sins encompass envy, lust, greed, wrath, sloth, gluttony, and pride, but do you know their symbols?

Why Do Churches Cover Up Sin?

Painful stories of institutions covering up sin have been all over the news recently. But the reality is churches cover up sin, too.

How Pastors Can Avoid the Sin of Pride

"There is nothing more deadly than pride, and the only cure is humility and brokenness."

The Secret Sins You Don't Even Know You Are Committing

But what about the sins that aren’t always talked about in church or throughout our day-to-day Bible plans? These secret sins are just as important to avoid and be in prayer over!

Why It's a Sin is one of the most important TV shows ever made

It's a Sin is shocking, and it shouldn't be. But it's also one of the most life-affirming pieces of television I've ever seen writes Kate Davies.

How Envy Replaced Greed as the Cardinal Sin of Our Time

Thanks to trickle-down economics and Wall Street, greed was widely celebrated at the end of the last century, but an even darker sin may define the 21st. It’s tough to put a positive spin on this one.

Is Watching Porn a Sin?

God calls His followers to flee sexual temptation in all forms, and that includes pornography. However, the real consequence of watching pornography—apart from the physical, mental, financial, and social effects—can be found in the spiritual after...

Is It Temptation or Sin?

“How do I know whether I’ve crossed the line in my mind between temptation and sin?” This is a frequent question I get asked at our Harvest USA groups. While there could be mixed motivations for asking such a question, I believe the most common reason Christians ask this stems from a very legitimate desire …

Is the Desire to Sin, Sinful?

It may sound like a speculative question but a moment's reflection confirms that it is intensely practical. Can someone disclaim responsibility for their desires to sin? Perhaps they would claim that those desires are part and parcel of a fallen world but not sinful in themselves. Are they free from

Are we living in sin?

When preaching about marriage, the church needs to watch its language.

Is Boasting on Social Media a Sin?

We sit in front of a keyboard and deceive ourselves, suppressing the knowledge of God’s presence and assuming we are alone. As a result of this deception, ...

Are All Sins Really the Same?

Sin.<br>It’s a small word, yet it carries so much weight. The word is thrown around to label, judge and condemn. It’s a word of only three letters, yet millions of words been devoted toward understanding it. In all of the studies, articles, commentaries and sermons about sin one question constantly e

Is It Sinful to Watch Sin on a Screen?

Our culture saturates itself with entertainment that hardly gives a passing thought to God. Should Christians consume such media?

Why is Your Church Ignoring THIS Sin?

This sin has moved in, set up camp in our churches, and now we don’t seem to care anymore. But it’s hurting our relationship with God and each other.

Why Sin Matters, Part 1