Part of his true beauty is that Jesus loves the unlovely. I’m drawn to him because he not only cleansed the lepers: he reached out his hand touched them even when everyone else demanded that they shout “Unclean!” He not only healed their skin, he received them kindly. I want that kind of heart.When the…
The Difference Between Joy and Happiness
We seek happiness even though joy is within reach. This is why we (especially church planters) need to know the difference between joy and happiness.
The Lessons of Christmas
Some things hide in plain sight. Others hide behind fancy names. And still others hide among the over-decorated trappings of tradition dressed up as garish holiday cheer. Sometimes it’s all three. These are the lessons of Christmas.
The Power of Preaching for Years
Preaching for years means raising the water level high enough for others to be able to drink the living water. We cannot create more water, but we must find a way serve it to others.
The Peace of Christ – Does Your Church Plant Have It?
Students of Jesus can learn rest and peace of Christ has they submit to his instruction in everyday life.
Why God Uses Flawed People to Plant Churches
God prefers to use flawed people to accomplish his purposes. Although he has power to act on his own, he uses flawed people to plant churches.