Church Planting lessons can come from the least expected sources. For example, my 5th-grader. I asked her to clean her toy closet. What I gained was valuable insight into how to welcome people of all kinds. Like most children, she resists cleaning-up anything. And like most children, she has perfected the art of procrastination. No…
Devotions
“Life Sucks” vs. The Secret of Contentment
It will always be true that life sucks, but we serve a Lord that has accomplished all things in life, and death, and he is our rock and salvation.
Facing Rejection: Five Truths To Keep You Steady
We have been called and commissioned by God, empowered beyond our own resources, and granted the privilege of caring for His flock. And yet we still struggle with fear and insecurity, and with facing rejection.
Preaching Repentance: A Guide For Church Planters
“Repent” is the first word of the good news. That means preaching repentance is part of the good news! Faith and hope come as we rethink our way of life based upon what God has already done.
Every Leader’s Deepest Need: Waiting For God
We all know great churches simply don’t exist without a price, nor without waiting for God. My whole life I’ve been impatient. I have often looked for ways in the past to find that golden shortcut to provide the perfect product but just not at such high a price.
Teshuva – The Dance of Repentance
Teshuva is the Hebrew word for repent, or return. In its various forms the root of teshuva is used nearly a thousand times in the Old Testament.
