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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.

Why Adapting Is Key to Ministry Success

If you're not ready to adapt, you'll miss ministry opportunities.

How God Works Through Our Weaknesses

Preaching can literally make me ill, so why do I keep doing it?

How Pride Robs Us of Intimacy With God

Why pride makes a fool of us.

Life Together as a Church

Are you part of the church, or simply leading it?

What’s Holding You Back?

The scribes and Pharisees couldn't get past Jesus healing on the Sabbath, and it wrecked them.

The Other Six Days

New Research Shows Ways Churches Can Equip Congregations to Live Out Their Faith in the Workplace

Who Are You Imitating?

The Christian life is one of imitation. Who's your example?

Tips for Leading in Today’s Politically Divisive Culture

Walking the line between fine lines and land mines.