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Faith in the Midst of Panic Attacks

Faith doesn’t always take away anxiety, but it always moves us toward the God who is greater than our anxiety.

Jamin Goggin: Why We Need Pastors Who Confess

"When a pastor chooses to live an unconfessed life, they put themselves in far greater danger than when being vulnerable." -Jamin Goggin

God Is Doing Far More Miracles Than We Realize—Every Day in Human Hearts

We don’t lack miracles in our lives! What we lack is the vision, the eternal perspective, that allows us to see and experience and marvel at these miracles.

3 Ways to Spot Backstabbing in the Church

"Backstabbing among the people of God is a deep violation of our faith and a horrible representation of our faith to the world."

Crafting Biblical, Engaging Messages for Students: 3 Essentials

"Our teaching and lessons should give students some level of relief and inspire them to trust in God."

10 Roadblocks to Church Revitalization

"Since so many of our churches are in need of revitalization, let’s begin by seeing what roadblocks hinder turnarounds."

4 Key Practices to Launch and Sustain a Vibrant Church

"Churches turn inward if they don’t intentionally and aggressively press outward to the world that God loves.”

‘Pastor, Please Preach on This …’

"These seven preaching ideas have kept me focused and away from my need to please or perform for approval."

Plant What God Would Plant, Go Where God Would Go

“If we begin to think outside of the box, the city may truly rejoice that we showed up.”

If You Can’t See These People, You Can’t See Christ

"How we treat the poor, the oppressed, the immigrant and the incarcerated is directly related to our intimacy with God."

Why We Need to Stop Criticizing Large Churches

"I think it’s time to kill the myth that if you’re preaching a real gospel message with integrity, nobody will show up."