Tag: James Emery White

What Is a Political Christian?

Unless Jesus is on the ballot, you’re voting for the lesser of two evils no matter who is running, and you’re doing that every single election.

Our Primary Offensive Weapon

All the other pieces of armor are for defense. Only a sword – the Scriptures – has been given to us for offense.

A Life of Single-Minded Passion

I’ve long observed that the natural flow of the human heart is toward itself, rather than toward others. At least I know that it works that way with mine.

Reminders for When You Take Your First Steps

The people you start with may not be the people you finish with. Sad, but true—and yes, painful.

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.

A Practical Look at Being the Light of the World

As our collective light is brought together through the church, it should gain intensity the way focused light becomes a laser beam.

The Importance of Innovation in the Church

Opening your ministry up to new ideas

Preserve the Status Quo or Grow?

Rather than the policies serving the organization, the organization begins to serve the policies. Pretty soon how things are done becomes far more important than what is done.