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When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication

The joy of reproduction multiplies exponentially when we release leaders and see their kingdom impact ripple into new communities.

A Makeover for Your Mind

Parents know that if they want to get a child to drop something, they need to offer something better in its place. We can apply...

What the Working From Home Trend Could Mean for Your Ministry

When the pandemic went into full swing and the lockdowns began, I was working with a ministry client who also owned a successful business....

How to Know if You’ve Been Seeking Your Own Glory

“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” —Matthew 23:12 Our college ministry staff has been reading the classic Campus...

5 Practices to Get You Through the Pandemic

Have you ever felt like you’re on the backside of the desert or in some twisted form of an apocalyptic wasteland? Do you feel...

12 Practices That Have Made Me a Better Preacher

I don’t claim to be a great preacher, but I love to study and proclaim the Word. Below are some things—some that may be...

Living by Faith in Bleak Times

Abraham was getting on in years, yet he and Sarah didn’t have any children. However, God had given him this promise: “I will make...

Ministry After the Virus

Four essential concepts for navigating today and preparing for tomorrow

Pivoting Your Church Budget

As we continue in this Ministry Pivots Series during this season of COVID-19, we have to look at how our ministry budgets need to...