The Basics: The Purpose of the Sermon
I have heard many sermons—three or four a week now, plus my own—where I want to say, at the end, “That’s true!” Or, “I get it!”
Books
The Image of God and Christlikeness
The Image of God is not only something in us or something true about us; it is something that exists between us and God.
Creating a New Relationship with Adult Children
Even if you had the best training in the world, there are still situations that no one can foresee, and some that almost no one can cope with well. A new relationship with adult children starts with understanding that every family is different, and every child is unique.
Making Connections
Hearing their different yet similar stories of having to overcome isolation, adjust to new foods, navigate school and find jobs made Chang and Saddiq real people instead of merely immigration statistics.
What We Don’t Trust: Trust and Control in Everyday Life
This piece explores how trust and control shape our peace, and how surrender can quiet anxious forecasting.
Called to Embracing Quiet
The greatest consequence of our distracted minds and busy eyes is spiritual, a call to embracing quiet that anchors our souls.
Waiting on God’s Justice
Constantly thinking about what God doesn’t seem to be doing — and about my desire for my version of justice to come about — can become a focus, which, over time, can become an obsession and, if left unattended, can become a stronghold for the enemy of my soul. Waiting on God's justice can shape how I weather unfair situations and cling to faith when it feels delayed.
Warning Signs of Church Decline: Three Indicators Your Church Might Be in Trouble
Warning signs of church decline reveal that every church that has declined has had a mission, but they failed to follow it.
Leaders as Shepherds: Servants and Stewards
The reality of the unreached makes the need for leader development exceedingly acute and exposes the dire consequences of not having well-formed leaders, with leaders as shepherds guiding God’s people.
Winter Preparation for Church: Prepare Your Facility Today
Even if your building is located in a warmer climate, you still need winter preparation for church to prepare for the unexpected—as we have seen with the polar vortex freeze events in recent years.
