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.
How to Respond when God or Life Gives us Detours
When we’re faced with detours, it can be quite frustrating. How we respond to new directions says much about who we are as people and Christians.
What Story are We Really Telling with our Stories?
Social media stories are all the rage right now. As we post more stories, what do they actually say about us as people? Is it the story we really want told?
5 Ways to Approach Reading the Bible
Our mindset and motives when reading Scripture impact our relationship with God. We need to come in the right way to experience spiritual growth in Christ.
God Judges Sin, But He also Shows Mercy, Forgives, and Restores
Some think the Bible describes two different Gods. However, God is unchanging: throughout Scripture, he judges sinners and forgives those who repent.
4 Steps to More Effective Personal Evangelism
Evangelism is needed. God blesses those who evangelize. Yet, many are not sharing the gospel. These four steps will help improve your personal evangelism.
Cat’s in the Cradle and a Tear’s in My Eye: Reflections of an Autism Parent
Our son is autistic. I reflect on what it means, how it impacts me as a dad and him as a son, and the blessings God gives through our special needs child.