The Comeback Church: Seizing the Cultural Moment
Take another look at what Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
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Souls Settled, Hands Moving: Joy and Urgency in Following Jesus
Don’t just find joy in what God does through you. Find joy in what He’s done for you. Results may rise and fall. Attendance fluctuates. Seasons change.
Learn to Linger in Grief
Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.
When to Let Go of ‘Being Right’
Don’t sacrifice your peace for a hollow victory. Choose instead to release your "right of way" so that you can hold onto peace instead of pain.
The Discernment in Saying No
You will have the chance to do a thousand things. Yet discernment in saying no helps you focus on doing a few well.
Why We Don’t Always Get Our God’s Will Desires
The principle of sowing and reaping doesn't guarantee we always receive what we give, especially when our desires conflict with God's will.
Preaching to Ourselves
As a pastor, there’s something I don’t like to hear after I preach. I get where people are coming from when they say it, but it still bothers me when people say it. It’s when, after the sermon on the way out, they say “that was a great sermon, Pastor! I wish my ____________ was … Continued
How Should We Think About Safety?
Praying for God’s protection makes sense, but I have to ask myself: Do I want God’s will more than his protection?
How to Be Ready to Help in Times of Disaster
The practices of the people who are ready to serve in times of crisis
Why the Importance of Church Gathering Matters
I dont know who wrote this but Ive seen it pop up in my social media feed over and over and over these past few months: I believe churches are meant for praising God, but so are 2 a.m. car rides, showers, coffee shops, the gym, conversations with friends, strangers, etc. Dont let a building […] This article explores the importance of church gathering.