Our Primary Offensive Weapon: Sword of the Spirit
All the other pieces of armor are for defense. Only the sword of the Spirit – the Scriptures – has been given to us for offense.
Author: James Emery White
A Life of Single-Minded Passion
I’ve long observed that the natural flow of the human heart is toward itself, rather than toward others. That truth fuels a single-minded passion for pursuing purpose.
Reminders for First Steps When You Take Your First Steps
The people you start with may not be the people you finish with. The reminders for first steps can help frame that truth—sad, but true—and yes, painful.
Lessons From My First Ministry: Reflections on Position
People matter to God; therefore, they ought to matter to us. To put it bluntly, we are in the people business, and these lessons from my first ministry remind us that leadership begins with care for people.
A Practical Look at Being the Light of the World
As our collective Light of the World is brought together through the church, it should gain intensity the way focused light becomes a laser beam.
The Importance of Innovation in the Church
Opening your ministry up to new ideas
Preserve the Status Quo or Grow? Growth Mindset
Rather than the policies serving the organization, a growth mindset shifts focus toward healthier growth.
Trusting God Involves Letting Go — and Other Truths From Corrie ten Boom
Corrie Ten Boom learned, through her family's faith, about trusting God involves letting go.
10 Growth Tools for Your Church
Be friendly. I don’t mean friendly to people you know, or friendly to people you like, or friendly to people who are like you. I mean friendly to all people.
How Is God Transforming You?
Growing spiritually is something that can be served by other people but ultimately must be owned personally by you.