As followers of Christ, we know we’re supposed to be strong and courageous, but often we’re anxious and depressed. What do we do when fear still overwhelms us?
O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, we bow before you because, honestly, we have no place else to go.
Consider our situation from a spiritual perspective.
Within a few hours of being arrested, tortured and crucified, Jesus promised His disciples peace.
God doesn’t promise that all our prayers will be answered just as we express them.
As a young man studying for ministry I learned that this was the proper sequence to follow in our walk with God.
Pride is a regular struggle, especially for leaders.
See how God used this leader in the midst of a daunting challenge.
Christmastime is when those who may have seemed insignificant became a part of a larger story.
Over the years, I’ve seen this repeatedly in both simple and dramatic ways.
Here are five stressors that may make this season difficult.
Perhaps some younger Christian leaders can benefit from some of the lessons I learned.
How can the Church reverse the trend of pastors leaving the church because of ministry burnout?
No matter how significant the accomplishment, leaders always face a temptation to let up because we’re exhausted and eager to rest.
Here are some reasons for a high attrition rate.
God is not a cosmic genie who promises to answer every request.
Whether in a church or the marketplace, there are important ministry opportunities to take hold of each week.
Christians bicker and fight over some of the most insignificant issues.
See how this leader addressed the issue of comparison and discontentment.
We can carelessly forget those who made genuine contributions to our lives and erase their memory from our minds as they age because they inconvenience us.
