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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.

3 Things Grace Accomplishes That Religion Never Can

The scandal of grace at the heart of the gospel

Whose Side Is Jesus On?

If you wanted Jesus for your side, he disappointed you. If you wanted Jesus for Jesus, he quenched you.

3 Practical Ways to Navigate Anxiety

How I deal with my anxiety and encourage others to do the same

Living in the Peace of God

Where to find the peace of God in the circumstances of life

3 Levels of Transformation the Gospel Brings

Unleashing the power of Christ to change lives

Why Now Is the Time for Long-Term Thinking

What church leaders need to be thinking through in the post-pandemic new normal

Will the Church Volunteers Return After the Pandemic?

As the church regathers, the number of volunteers returning does not seem to be proportionate to those who have returned.

5 Insights About the Post-COVID Church

The pandemic has permanently changed the way we think about church.