Redefining Success: How the Church and It’s Leaders Have Lost Their Way
In the past year alone, twelve major leadership scandals have rocked the Church world, exposing long-hidden moral failures among mega-celebrity pastors. Outwardly, these leaders appeared to embody success—measured by soaring attendance, massive budgets, and widespread...
Walking in God’s Wisdom: Key Steps for the New Year
As one year closes and another begins, it’s natural to pause and reflect. Many of us wrestle with questions: Is my life meaningful? Am I on the right path? What needs to change? In these moments of reflection, I often turn to the insights of King Solomon, widely...
Awaken to Our Purpose: Discovering the Church’s Place in God’s Grand Design
In the landscape of modern Christianity, high-profile leadership scandals, the rise of the deconstruction movement (often seen as an admired badge of honor), and a cultural ethos of victimization leading to excuse-ism have collectively driven a wedge between many...
We Can’t Advance God’s Kingdom Without It
Jesus said something very prophetic that speaks to the times we live in today, when the disciples asked Him as He went to Jerusalem the last time, “What will be the signs of your coming and the end of the age” (Matthew 24:3-18). In His reply, He reveals something...
Redefining Success: How the Church and It’s Leaders Have Lost Their Way
In the past year alone, twelve major leadership scandals have rocked the Church world, exposing long-hidden moral failures among mega-celebrity pastors. Outwardly, these leaders appeared to embody success—measured by soaring attendance, massive budgets, and widespread...
Awaken to Our Purpose: Discovering the Church’s Place in God’s Grand Design
In the landscape of modern Christianity, high-profile leadership scandals, the rise of the deconstruction movement (often seen as an admired badge of honor), and a cultural ethos of victimization leading to excuse-ism have collectively driven a wedge between many...
After 43 years in Church Leadership, I am Finally Blowing the Whistle on Our Church’s Toxic Culture
Recently, I listened to an interview with a man who had deconstructed his faith, largely because of the sins and imperfections he had witnessed in his father and the church leadership he grew up with. It quickly became clear that he had embraced what appeared to be a...
Without Reconstruction, Deconstruction is Just Devastation
Isaiah 62:1-2 For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, And for Jerusalem's sake I will not keep quiet, UNTIL her righteousness goes forth like brightness, And her...
Gratitude: Essential for Experiencing God’s Life and Reflecting His Glory
As we approach the holiday season—Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year—God invites His people to embrace the fullness of His life. Yet, the enemy seeks to sow discouragement through what mental health experts identify as "holiday depression and stress." Feelings...
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Walking in God’s Wisdom: Key Steps for the New Year
As one year closes and another begins, it’s natural to pause and reflect. Many of us wrestle with questions: Is my life meaningful? Am I on the right path? What needs to change? In these moments of reflection, I often turn to the insights of King Solomon, widely...
Deconstruction Without Reconstruction Can Produce Something Worse Than Devastation
The following article is Part 2 of “Without Reconstruction, Deconstruction is Just Devastation.” We are living in a time when many Christians are navigating what’s being called the “deconstruction movement.” It's often a response to the painful exposure of...
Loving God: The Greatest Privilege and Highest Calling
"When Christ reveals Himself, our hearts are so taken with His beauty and love that we can never be content with anything less than Him." John Owen "If we never truly see God,...
Prayer and the New Year: Starting with Prayer is Good – Continuing in Prayer is Even Better
Many churches we relate to began the New Year with a strong emphasis on prayer and seeking God. What a powerful way to start the year! Across various congregations, we see unique prayer strategies such as special meetings and organized fasting for designated days or...
The Shepherd’s Heart: A Key to Authentic Leadership
Jesus foretold that in the last days, "because lawlessness will increase, the love of many will grow cold" (Matthew 24:12). Today, we see an epidemic of hostility and fading love in our society. Right in the middle of this dark mess, God places His people to...