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Only Jesus Tells Us the Truth

Let’s be careful in a culture that is confused about truth not to make the mistake of thinking Jesus is just offering another set of opinions.

When It Comes to Outreach, Where Is the Fruit?

Make sure you are becoming a body of Jesus followers who love the lost and will sacrifice your wants and comfort for the sake of reaching people.

Where Do you See God at Work in Your Church?

We know God is with us, but under the pace and pressure of life and leadership, we become focused more on solutions than His presence.

What to Do When Friends Leave Your Church

Recently, I had two painful experiences with friends. One is leaving our church because I am too conservative on an issue, and another threatened...

Tips for Leading Well in Chaotic Circumstances

Leadership means navigating the complexities of any given circumstance.

What’s Wrong With the World?

This series of articles (Read Part 1) contends that the Bible is set in the land of wild things. That is, the Bible is...

Why Many Churches Seem to Operate in Their Own Power

It seems to me that many churches operate more in their own ability than they do in God’s power. The evidence, particularly of North...

Why Overcoming Envy Is About Where You Turn

How do you respond when you feel dissatisfied?

The Most Frightening Thing About Being a Pastor

Know what really scares me as a pastor? It’s that my words are going to cause people to take action. People will, based on a...

6 Tips to Plan a Memorable Summer With Your Kids

Summer is here and yet, many of us feel like we have already had summer because our kids have been home from school or...

Looking for Contentment in All the Wrong Places

Before you came to Christ, your life aspirations arose from a wrong way of looking at the world, what the apostle Peter calls the...