How to Discover Your True North Values
Every leader should be clear on his or hear true north values. Such values aren’t the essential values every believer should embrace like keeping the ten...
Think God Cannot Use You? Think Again.
“And Moses said, ‘Who me, Lord? I’ve not been to seminary. I didn’t even finish college. The other preachers won’t respect me. Pulpit committees...
The Art of Giving Back
When you look at your life, do you see a life of blessings? Do you see how much you’ve been given?
You should. According to Longview...
All Indications Are the Lord Has Been Making Plans for You for Some Time...
“…the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Matthew 25:34).
We don’t begin to have a clue.
God is doing a zillion things...
Pastor, Your Audience Is Always Changing
Al Maury pulled the old beat-up Volkswagen bus into the bank parking lot on Decatur Street and killed the engine. As the six seminary students...
Fear Not? Ha! Sometimes Fear Is the Right Response!
“And the angel said (to the shepherds), ‘Fear not.’ And the shepherds said, ‘Are you out of your mind? We are frightened out of...
Are You a Generous Person? 10 Indicators You Are
Through examples and commands, the Scriptures challenge His followers to strive for abundant generosity. In 2 Corinthians 8 Paul describes an amazing example from a very poor church...
The Fine Print In the Gospel
That morning as I was getting ready to face the day, I noticed something on the television. An ad for “hair club for women”...
How to Rise Above Hurt and Lean Into Grace
Whether or not you are currently in full time ministry, whether you are considering leaving or coming back, the most important thing is your...
The Art of Being Happy for No Reason
The morning joys of life that range from the singing of birds to the delight of a hot cup of coffee all point to...