As leaders in our homes, communities, organizations, or church, we must work to keep the flow of reconciliation going.
We often compare ourselves and what we have with those who have more. As a result, we miss the best God has for us because we fail to appreciate the blessings we already have.
Pride is difficult to deal with, for so often prideful people can see the problem in others, yet not be able to see within themselves.
Men want and need authentic friendships with other men, says David, but most men are afraid to open up about what's really going on in their lives.
I have shouldered a strenuous medical career for the past 30 years as an anesthesiologist. However, there was a huge void in my primary interest to act as a caring human being who loves to comfort people in need.
Following God takes courage. Chris Bolinger dives into courage and following God's will.
The longer I am in ministry, the more grateful I am for the opportunity to help people experience a heart-change in Christ.
I don’t spend time with the Lord just so I’ll have ample energy to serve Him. No, I desperately want and need to know Him better and enjoy His presence even if no tasks await me on any given day.
The one thing I could never do is look into his eyes and know how deeply disappointed he must be with me. I denied knowing him.
Scholars say that Charles Dickens wrote his most famous work to alert people to the terrible plight of England’s poor, especially poor children. I say that he wrote it to tell a story of salvation.
Our Lord Jesus understands a busy life, a busy schedule. His three years of ministry were intense. He knew He needed to get away for time to Himself.
I recently had the privilege of speaking with Dr. David “Fletch” Fletcher, founder of XPastor.org, about the vital yet often overlooked topic of strengthening integrity in church leadership.
Unfinished business has a way of becoming a bigger problem to solve. Little David had to face Giant Goliath because Joshua left one important task undone.
I don’t know about you, but it is hard for me to boast about nothing. Maybe I’m just an excitable, exuberant guy, but I think all of us feel the need to boast in or praise something.
Richard Blackaby reviews Shaping History Through Prayer and Fasting, by Derek Prince.
Creating is God’s business alone. Making is our privilege using the tools God provides.
In a recent episode of the StrongTeams.com podcast, hosts Steve NeSmith and Rodney Cox interviewed bestselling author and podcaster Chris Bolinger. He had much wisdom to share about avoiding sinful pride and cultivating humility. These are essential lessons for leaders in any field, but especially for those leading in ministry contexts.
How do we see and experience the maximum expression of God’s love today?
Even though work is now under the curse, God never once retracted the first commission after the Fall. In fact, He reiterated it, most notably to Noah and family after the flood.
Jesus made it clear that he won’t force his best on us. He also described how life involves choices. Not everyone chooses well. I pray that in the days ahead you will choose the narrow way. Perhaps the hard way. But the path that leads to life.
