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Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.

Who Are You to Judge?—A Biblical Response

Not only do we have to judge, but we are called to judge, and in today’s society, we need to be more vigilant about judgment than ever.

The Greatest Apologetic

God's love, forgiveness and acceptance is a powerful apologetic that can get past any barrier.

What Not to Do During LGBTQ+ Pride Month

As someone who holds to a traditional view of sexual ethics and runs in circles with people with similar theological positions, I’ve noticed an unsettling uptick in vitriol and harmful language against the LGBTQ+ community this time of year, along with an ample about of fear mongering and political punditry.

Your Greatest Opportunities as a Leader

Most teams and churches are doing too many things, resulting in scattered focus on subpar results. Eliminating opportunities that are draining will naturally create focus and channel resources toward the best opportunities.

The Woman at the Well and Evangelism Today

The Story of the First Evangelist

When We Dismiss Our Deep Sorrow

Your faith doesn’t always demand for you to remember all the good God has done in your life in every moment, so that you will minimize the pain and sorrow you’re currently enduring.

When Our Way Isn’t Working: Staying Connected to Jesus

I wanted to tell him my life felt out of control, like I was always underwater, straining to break through the surface and get a lungful of air.

Planting a Church That Outlives Itself

The church in Antioch no longer exists, but it's legacy continues today.