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Where Do you See God at Work in Your Church?

We know God is with us, but under the pace and pressure of life and leadership, we become focused more on solutions than His presence.

Take a Tech Break

Try consciously counting how many times you reach for [your phone] even in a single hour.

When ‘Equipping’ Isn’t Enough

If our churches’ equipping efforts stop at ‘learn, repeat,’ essentially, we are training parrots.

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