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Avoid the ‘Fixing Trap’

Jesus didn’t come to fix us from afar. He came to walk with us.

Satan’s Game Plan for Spiritual Warfare

This is a warfare we are engaged in with the devil. Satan's game plan is laid bare in Scripture, but we must learn how to resist and stand firm.

The Origin of Everything

Until we recognize the authority of a God who not only creates but also defines, we will chase after the wind.

Do You Know These 5 Things About Your Church’s Community?

Rarely do pastors and church leaders know how many in their communities live below the poverty line and struggle to pay medical bills. If you want to care for the least of these, then you must know this data about your neighborhood.

What Expository Preaching Is and What It’s Not

Dispelling three common myths

Hunger and Thirst No More

There is need here. There is desire here. There is even pain here. We are thirsty, hungry, and unsatisfied. But according to the prophet, we might well look to temporary alleviation of that thirst, hunger, and dissatisfaction instead of going through the full diagnostic process.

Tell a Great Story to Rekindle the Flame

When we take those steps to get to know the person instead of operating out of assumptions we grow in compassion, joy, and empathy.

5 Things Dead Churches Teach Us

The churches kept waiting for the silver bullet. The most common silver bullet was a new pastor who would turn things around. The second most common silver bullet was a new youth or children’s minister who would do all the work to reach young people.

5 Tips for Memorizing Scripture as a Family

Simple ways to incorporate memorization into your routine

How Do God’s Gifts Affect Your Leadership?

Every leader has a leadership “Achilles heel,” a weakness that challenges overall strength. What’s yours? You need to know, (the devil already knows) so you can stand firm.

How Do You Work Alongside Your Team?

The truth is any organization is only as good as the people within it. Take the greatest idea and put the wrong people behind it and little progress will be realized. Therefore, with the right people – even average ideas can achieve tremendous results.