Sanctify Life, Not Sin
This past Sunday (Jan. 21) we recognized Sanctity of Life Sunday. The phrase “sanctity of life” reflects the conviction that because people are made in God’s image, human life has […]
Where Does Your Friendliness Stop?
A few years back while serving on staff at a church, we had a young lady visit. Her clothes were not like what most of our congregation wore. She wore […]
Reflect on 2023, Resolve for 2024
Christmas has come and gone. Another year is nearing its end. It is time to reflect on your life of 2023. I recently wrote a letter to the church I […]
Destressing this Christmas Season
It’s less than a week away. Have you finished all your shopping? Is everything wrapped and ready? If not, fear not. Let me help. Keep reading as I will reveal […]
Help With Processes
In February 2022 I awoke one morning feeling like I had just got out of the dentist chair, the right side of my face was somewhat numb. Thinking I might […]
Do Not Underestimate the Power of Weakness
What kind of topics of your life do you enjoy talking about? You want to talk about your victories, your strengths and accomplishments, correct? We have a tendency to broadcast […]
What Can I Do Today to Mess Up My Life?
No one awakens in the morning and intentionally thinks, “Now, what can I do today to mess up my life?” Again, no one awakens with the intentional thought, “I want […]
Fruitful Change requires Culture Change
Pastor Ron cannot understand what is happening. He prayed about this need for the congregation. He spoke about it with three key leaders of the church and the church’s worship […]
Moving From Caretaker to Risk-taker Leadership
Borrowing terms from a friend of his, Gary McIntosh once wrote of three kinds of leaders in the church today; risk-takers, car-takers, and undertakers.[1] While we can all understand reasons […]
Using Your Two God-given Natural Learning Abilities
Research has shown we have two of what I call God-given natural learning abilities. To determine this, a cross-section of the population who have never been tainted by any education […]
