Despite churches’ best efforts, it seems that maintaining ministry in several languages is impossible. It turns out that it isn’t impossible, it just requires an ingredient we tend to miss.
While these logical and reasonable practices can be a great time saver, we can’t assume that God’s will is always revealed through these time-saving practices.
Mindfulness is a big deal in today’s culture. Businesses such as Apple, sports figures, and the popular press such as Time magazine have all given it their stamp of approval.
Modern leadership has customarily been associated with command-and-control leadership. But is this the best way?
If you ever see me laugh out loud for no reason, know that, yes, I do think funny thoughts like this from time to time.
Who among us has not heard the expression, “God gave us two ears and one mouth, so that we could listen twice as much as we speak”?
There are more jobs available than qualified people to fill them. So what do we do now?
Satan does not want people to become followers of Christ. He blinds them to the gospel until the Holy Spirit removes the scales from their eyes, often through our personal evangelism.
In our ever-changing world, where attention is scarce and choices are abundant, church rebranding has become more critical than ever.
If greed and idolatry are one and the same then combating greed must be a part of our playbook for enjoying our work in a non-idolatrous way.
How could your life change if you prayed for 15 more minutes each day?
Have you ever heard of work being referred to as “cursed”? Have you ever viewed your work as less than holy or not equal to other religious activities?
Sleep is one of God's gifts we get to arrange for ourselves. We are wiser and better when we practice this rhythm of grace.
Is there anything you or I do–as regular, average pastors–that hurts rather than helps the cause of the local church?
Research shows that past adversity can help you persevere in the face of current stress. And that makes sense, because perseverance requires strength, and adversity makes you stronger.
Gentleness is power under control. It is also deploying power properly for the benefit of others.
If you want to enjoy your work without making it an idol, the solution isn’t loving your work less, but more—freely and fully delighting in your God-given vocation.
Fear has a way of paralyzing most of us at one point or another.
Even if you're reading the Bible every day, you may be missing—or misunderstanding—some of what it says.
Anxiety is now at epidemic proportions. Sadly, Christians are not exempt.
