Despite the grandeur of rulers like Augustus and Herod, only Jesus can save people from sin, making him the most powerful king of all time.
The church ought to show Gen Z that their deepest desires can be fulfilled not on a smartphone but in a local church where people stand ready to embrace them, love them, and minister to them.
Life is full of surprises and setbacks. If you react with anxiety or anger, you become vulnerable. Instead, walk in the Spirit and abide in Christ. Many believers live no differently than the world, but God offers us so much more—if we will slow down, lean in, and remain in Him.
The book "Building a StoryBrand" by Donald Miller emphasizes the power of storytelling in marketing. Miller argues that customers care about their own story, not the brand's. Focus on customers' needs, internal desires, and ensure marketing materials are clear and not confusing.
Slowing down to walk with God allows us to hear His voice, see His handiwork, and recognize His presence amid life’s busyness. Awareness of Him transforms each day.
I have heard about Blaise Pascal all my adult life, but I hadn’t read anything about him. I like how this book unpacks Pascal’s insights, especially relating to the field of apologetics.
With the advent of a digitally connected world, people are experiencing a much more aggravated sense of anxiety than ever before. As a result, leaders—and churches—must discern how to respond.
Leo Tolstoy is one of the greatest novelists ever to have lived. Many have claimed Anna Karenina is his greatest work. It is often listed as the best novel of all time. Tolstoy called it his first true novel. Because it is often listed as the best novel ever written, I felt obliged to read it.
In 1857, Jeremiah Lanphier was a Dutch Reformed layman with a burden for America. He lived at a crucial time in American history.
This book is more than 50 years old, but it remains powerful. It tells the story of a Jesuit priest who felt called to minister in Russia during World War Two and Stalin’s regime.
This book is different from what I normally read. Fenelon was a French Catholic archbishop, theologian, and poet who lived from 1651 until 1715.
How could your life change if you prayed for 15 more minutes each day?
Anxiety is now at epidemic proportions. Sadly, Christians are not exempt.
If you want to get a huge response on social media, post something complimentary—or critical—about a leader.
Why are people who have done so much for God’s kingdom so vulnerable to sin?
This book is ten years old, so parts of it are somewhat dated. Nevertheless, it delves into timeless leadership issues.
Time is one of the most important resources leaders have, and using it effectively can maximize their results.
I have found that leaders must also manage at least three accounts. They are wise to steward each one carefully in order to have the maximum positive impact on those they lead.
Wise leaders understand that they are always on one stage or another.
Seneca represents some of the best of Stoicism. As a major philosophical movement in history, it is certainly appropriate to read what he had to say.
