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Key Takeaways From the Practical Guide to ‘Come Away and Rest’

I’m thrilled that Alyson has published an important book about stepping away from the chaotic noise of the world and into the rest of Jesus in “Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual Retreats.”

Are We in Danger of Living Like the Rich Fool?

God graciously gives us money and possessions to meet real needs, both our own needs and the needs of others.

Pastor, Is Your Passion is Waning?

You know God has called you to ministry, but your passion is waning, if not gone.

How Will You Respond to Trials?

Trials give us the chance to display what we truly believe.

The Marks of a Multiplying Church

5 levels every church must reach to fulfill the Great Commission

Believing With Our Head and Heart

It’s okay to feel the pain. . . and it’s okay to be honest with the Lord about how hard it is. But, at the end of the day, we can look at the trials and declare that God is good, even through it.

Lessons From My First Ministry Position

People matter to God; therefore, they ought to matter to us. To put it bluntly, we are in the people business.

People Reaching People

Three important shifts contributed to the stirring of evangelism: equipping people to be everyday missionaries, elevating the role of groups, and amplifying opportunities to serve.

Guard Against Being Enticed

Our downfall may start with a moment of temptation, but it’s most often about a long slow drift from the values we embrace to the enticements that entrap us.

Learning to See: The Power of Attentiveness

As leaders in the church, our role is to help people attend to the God who offers his caring presence to all places and people.

I’m ‘Pretty Much’ a Christian

Why do I believe Jesus is the only way? Because the Bible says it, and I believe in the Bible—and that’s what it comes down to. Are we going to believe what the Bible says or are we not?