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The Better Bread

Picture a flock of sheep in a green pasture. What do they normally do there? They eat. When a sheep lies down in a green pasture it can only mean one thing: he’s full. In fact, he’s so full that he has no more desire to eat and lies down.

Silencing Antagonists

Skillful leaders demonstrate compassion toward the antagonist knowing that there was likely something in their past that has caused them to live an angry, defensive life.

A Long Walk to Jesus

Someone who had been family by blood became family through the blood of the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.

Encouragement for Weary Youth Pastors

Wondering if you're getting too old to be a youth pastor? Here are some reasons why you're probably right where you belong.

8 Ways to Finish a Ministry Job Well

Here are ways to set your church up for continuing health as you transition out of your ministry role.

Developing Character in Real Time

We often want the serial version of God's work, but God accomplishes our growth in his timing.

How the Church Can Care for Those Seeking Healing from Abuse

Here are practical steps for church leaders and counselors helping to walk trauma victims through the healing process.

7 Questions for Preachers to Ask About Their Preaching Calendar

Here are some helpful questions to ask yourself as you think about your preaching plan for the coming year.

When You Sin Don’t Lose Heart

We are not meant to wallow in our failures. God's mercy is not contingent on our perfection.

Why the Church Needs to Adapt to Reach Post-Christians

Church leaders are increasingly losing their ability to reach the next generation of non-Christians. Here's why.

A Quick Shift That Will Dramatically Improve Your Preaching

This subtle change in my attitude and thinking revitalized and revolutionized my weekly preaching.