Jesus Never Gives Up on His Church – and Neither Should We
My friend and pastor, Dave Richards made a great post about something Holy Spirit had brought to his mind in prayer about the importance of loving the church. It stirred something inside of me about God's house, the church, especially in these difficult times across...
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...
Ministry Maxims: Friends Fist – Leaders Second
“Friends First – Leaders Second” explores how Jesus modeled leadership through friendship, not hierarchy. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article shows why real influence comes from shared life, sacrificial love, and relational trust—not just titles or roles.
Jesus Never Gives Up on His Church – and Neither Should We
My friend and pastor, Dave Richards made a great post about something Holy Spirit had brought to his mind in prayer about the importance of loving the church. It stirred something inside of me about God's house, the church, especially in these difficult times across...
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...
Ministry Maxims: Daily Prayer and Occasional Fasting
“Daily Prayer, Occasional Fasting” explores why Jesus assumed His followers would live with regular prayer and intentional fasting. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article unpacks Matthew 6 and shows how these quiet habits deepen intimacy with God and anchor us in His presence.
Truths in Tension: A Pastoral Guide to Wise, Warm Care
Healthy small groups don’t exist just to grow bigger; they exist to multiply. When leaders understand that multiplication Matters, they stop simply keeping a good thing together and start raising new leaders who carry the same heart, Spirit, and mission into new homes, neighborhoods, and nations.
Ministry Maxims: The Greatest Gift You Offer
“The Greatest Thing You Offer” reminds us that the greatest thing we bring to any situation is not our talent, but our relationship with Jesus. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article explores why abiding in Christ is our first calling and how deep intimacy with Him fuels all true ministry.
Ministry Maxims: the Altar of Ministry
“We Don’t Sacrifice Family on the Altar of Ministry” reminds us that our first calling is to those God has placed in our homes. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article explores how Scripture teaches that family is not a distraction from ministry, but the place where ministry begins.
Ministry Maxims: Excitement Is a Poor Substitute for Authority
“Excitement Is a Poor Substitute for Authority” challenges today’s hype-driven culture and calls leaders back to dependence on the Holy Spirit. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article unpacks 1 Corinthians 2:4–5 and reminds us that true spiritual authority doesn’t come from charisma, but from God’s power at work through surrendered lives.
Ministry Maxims: People Don’t Care How Much You Know
“Knowing and Caring” explores why people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care—and roots that truth in 1 Corinthians 13. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article calls leaders and disciples to let real love lead their knowledge, gifts, and influence.
More Than Resolutions: Walking Into the New Year God’s Way, Not Ours
As Jesus walked the earth, His invitations were remarkably consistent. Again and again, He called people to “Follow Me,” “Come after Me,” or “Come to Me.” In fact, Scripture records Jesus calling people to Him about thirty five times, while the call to...
Ministry Maxims: Be Being Filled: Put On Your Own Mask First
“Be Being Filled: Put On Your Own Mask First” calls leaders and disciples back to their first priority—staying filled with the Holy Spirit. Part of the Ministry Maxims series, this article unpacks what it means to “be being filled” so you can lead, serve, and love from overflow instead of exhaustion.
DANGER IN THE MANGER!
For the past decade, there has been controversy over airing A Charlie Brown Christmas on network television. Many networks have been reluctant, mainly because of the biblical reference near the end of the film. Apple TV now owns the rights and will stream it on...