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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.

The Relationship Between Dreams and Inspiration

As a result of having so many vivid dreams, for years I kept a dream journal, and every morning I would write down whatever I’d dreamed about the previous night—no matter how crazy and odd.

No Leader Is an Island

Your soul is refreshed when you serve in partnership with other leaders, and there is tremendous strength and wisdom from good teamwork.

7 Reasons Why I Believe in Attractional Evangelism

Attractional evangelism gets a bad rap as a man-centered, simplistic method. But it can actually be an effective tool. Here's how.

Giving Your Struggles a Name

“We can't make progress until we make sense.”

The Power of Resilience

Perhaps the reason I’ve been able to shake off disappointments, betrayals, cynicism, skepticism, and distrust was an unusual gift I’d never thought about before: resilience.

Reviving the Remnants: How a Swedish Church Is Reawakening Its Culture to Faith

As Philadelphia Church opened its doors to provide shelter, what followed was nothing short of remarkable.

There’s No Such Thing as a Dull Christian

As we grow in our relationship with the Lord, we discover new depths of understanding about the Lord, ourselves, our purpose, and the world around us.

The Delivery Truck Principle and Church Leadership

Counting the costs of innovative ministry ideas and opportunities