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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.

10 Attributes of Scripture-Informed Justice

This article originally appeared on MissioAlliance.org and is reposted here by permission. I don’t like the phrase “biblical justice.” Often, in my experience, it is a certain...

Palm Sunday and the Gospel

A reminder of God's deep love for you

Is It Wrong to Doubt?

All of my life I’ve asked lots of questions. I think to some degree it’s because of my upbringing, which was really no upbringing...

The Importance of Church Role Profiles

There are often more people ready to volunteer, serve and sacrifice in crisis times. But we need to be sure we’re clear and compelling when we ask them to do so.

10 Pivotal Lessons Church Leaders Have Learned During the Pandemic

What the season of COVID has taught us

Why Unresolved Emotional Pain Is an Obstacle to Discipleship

How the emotional pain we haven't dealt with hinders our growth in Christlikeness

4 Stories of How God is Working During the Pandemic

In hard seasons, it’s easy to miss God’s goodness and the ways his mission is still moving forward.

The Hybrid Future of the Church

The future of the church is neither in-person nor online. It's both.