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Souls Settled, Hands Moving: Joy and Urgency in Following Jesus

Don’t just find joy in what God does through you. Find joy in what He’s done for you. Results may rise and fall. Attendance fluctuates. Seasons change.

Fight the Good Fight

Some things that happen in ministry are so absurd that if we can’t laugh, the weight will crush our soul.

3 People Every Pastor Needs

When my friend Jim and I get together, we discuss everything from my personal finances to how to harness our driven personalities, and how to make a greater impact for the kingdom.

Don’t Take Confession Lightly

Bringing sin out of the darkness through confession is one step toward living in victory over the enemy.

Embracing the Risk of Being Bold for Christ

"A life that’s beautiful to God is the kind of life that when you’re slandered, you take it on the chin. And even more than that, you are joyful."

Why Playing It Safe Is Not a Good Idea

5 reasons to avoid being overly cautious as a leader

Like a Prowling Lion

"There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them." ~The Screwtape Letters

5 Things Weary Christians Need to Hear

No matter what kind of week you're having, here are five important things to hang on to.

What Does a Preacher Think About During the Sermon?

I admit that we preachers sometimes misread faces because we don’t know all the details, but we do notice expressions.

Ed Stetzer: Thoughts on the Megachurch

Prioritizing health ensures a church culture that is equitable, avoids abuse and scandal, and treats each person as an image-bearer of God.

7 Ways to Create a Culture of Invitation

How to equip your church members to invite others into Christian community