Waves of ministry
For Christmas, Santa brought my son Anki Drive. It’s a modern twist on slot cars, where two cars zip around a magnetic track controlled by your iPhone. The phone automatically…
THE SMILERS AND THE WALLOWERS
I’ve always hated how some church leaders use themselves as examples of godliness, happiness and success. Jesus promised joy (John 16.22), but he rarely pointed to himself as an example…
FANCY PASTORS
When I was growing up there was an abundance of preachers with huge tie pins, gold cufflinks, and swoopy hair. I used to think these were people who loved the…
RELATIONSHIPS IN MINISTRY
“Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love.” Proverbs 20.28 Ministry is predicated on relationship. We have no leverage with our people except…
101 things to say before the offering (31)
God wants to bless us, but he doesn’t want the blessings to stop there. We must allow God’s blessings to flow through us to others. We follow God’s call to…
101 things to say before the offering (30)
Bad news is everywhere. We all know that, and we don’t have to search to find it. But God offers good news, and part of our responsibility as his followers…
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH THE PEOPLE GOD HAS BROUGHT YOU FOR HIS BIRTHDAY?
Christmas is right around the corner. Church attendance will triple on Christmas Eve. But what comes next? What are you going to do with the people God has brought you…
101 things to say before the offering (29)
As Christians, we must continually grow and help others grow. Giving is a sacrificial activity, and that act of sacrifice is one way God uses to grow us and those…
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