Dear Church: We Have Much to Rebuild
Over our history, Christians have done much to tear down the glorious house that Jesus established at Pentecost. We have much to rebuild.
Two Questions to Determine If We’ve Sacrificed Principles for Popularity
There are many ways to grow a church, business, and social media audience. Some abandon truth, principles, and the gospel in order to gain success.
Staying Humble: Keeping Our Pride, Narcissism, and Egos in Check
To help us combat pride, God often sends thorns to serve as reminders that we’re not all that. They also should remind us how much we need to trust Jesus.
How to Help Someone Suffering with Depression
Helping someone with depression can be difficult and frustrating. Don't give up! Here are some tools to aid you as you help someone who is depressed.
The 2018 Mid-Season Buffalo Bills as an Object Lesson for the Church
Halfway through the 2018 season, the Buffalo Bills continue to struggle. Their struggle is an object lesson for the church as it seeks to grow God's kingdom.
Four Characteristics of a Heart and Life Restored by God
God is in the business of restoring hearts and lives. Those who need and experience God's restoration seek him, call on him, praise him, and proclaim him.
Three Questions to Help Start the Church Revitalization Process
Many churches are in need of church revitalization. These three questions will help any church begin the process of ministry and outreach self-evaluation.
Find Ways to Celebrate God Every Day
We celebrate many things in our lives: birthdays, holidays, etc. We need to find ways to celebrate every day who God is and what he's done through Jesus.
God Bless the Ministry Nobodies
Churches come in many sizes; some ministers become well-known. Yet, many serve in obscurity with no platform or audience to share their much-needed wisdom.
We should be Seeking God while being Sought by God
We are called to seek God, to pursue and desire him. God showed me, though, that he also pursues us. A lesson from 2 Thessalonians 3.
Seven Recommended Books for Learning More about Evangelism
These seven books will introduce you to the topics of church growth, evangelism, and spiritual awakenings (revivals) throughout history and for today.
When We Don’t Feel Close Enough to God
Sometimes it seems God is far away and distant from us. He still loves us and, if we seek Jesus, God will restore the relationship and draw us close.