The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
Everyone is Broken – And Maybe Broken Is Best
Yes, it might seem counter-intuitive, but after forty-plus years in leadership and over sixty-four years of life, I can tell you—without a doubt— everyone is broken. I’ve never met a breathing human who isn’t a bit fractured, cracked, and defective at some level. Before you cancel me, unsubscribe, or reply with a thousand yeah-buts, keep in…
Why (and How) We Started a Sunday Evening Service
A couple of years ago our church started a Sunday evening service. Actually, it’s more accurate to say that we “resurrected” it.
Three Ways to Wait
Most of us hate the word wait. It’s a four-letter word that stirs up all sorts of negative emotions. Waiting ranks right up there with a root canal. Necessary, perhaps, but not at all fun. And waiting is often a hope-killer.
Scripture Does NOT Call Us to Plant Churches
A truly radical thought: The Scriptures do not tell us to plant churches.
Don’t Tell Me What You’re AGAINST — What Are Great Churches FOR?
If I’m going to be known or listened to, I want it to be because of what I’m FOR, not what I’m against. Great churches are known by what they are for.