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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.

To Innovate, You Have to Make Changes

The application of a new idea often doesn't come until after it's been invented.

Seeking a Healthy Private Life That Sustains a Healthy Public Life

Your public and private lives are inseparable.

How to Set the Stage for an Awesome Children’s Ministry

Here are 5 keys to making sure your kids ministry is the best it can be.

How We Make Church Leadership Harder Than Necessary

Here are 12 ways we overcomplicate church ministry.

Are We Listening to the Women in Our Churches?

Respect and common courtesy should be the dialect of the church.

How Jesus Responds to Corruption and Injustice

Jesus didn't speak kindly of the corrupt leaders of his day.

Why Great Leaders Welcome Criticism

Here are some key foundations for accepting critique graciously and gracefully.

What’s God’s Will for One-Percenters?

How does God want us to think about our wealth in the present age?