Martha and I bought a house that didn't have a traditional cement sidewalk. Instead, it had a "paver" sidewalk. But there was a root problem — literally.
The only place for you right now, as a field sergeant in the army of God, is on the battlefield.
Moses experienced God in near-fatal doses. How do you experience him?
Barna Research discovered that 61% of pastors are lonely and have few close friends. The loneliest people in churches are often pastors. Why is this so?
Do you know how many times I've wanted to resign as the pastor of Saddleback Church? Just about every Monday morning.
Burnout, moral collapse, and the weight of ministry have shattered many dreams for Kingdom impact. This simple tool could have profound implications for your future, your family, and your ministry.
The riots of 2020 remind us that lawlessness will increase as we draw near to our Lord's return.
Here's a five-step process for converting stress into personal progress.
Why am I here? Am I really the right person for this job? Why am I so busy, so stressed, so tired?
This decade will be the most opportunistic and pivotal time the God-assigned ambassadors to the United States of America have seen in almost 100 years.
Has your life felt empty at times this past year? God can use voids, spaces, and loss in ways we can't understand.
My prayer for you this Christmas season is that you would become a consumer Christian. Let me explain.
Knowing our weaknesses, God has given us the process of grieving that we might more easily and productively walk through the transformation required for our next assignment.
I recall two experiences that interrupted my well laid-out plans. In the process, I also learned a few important life lessons.
Communicating words of truth and life is not about impressing or baffling people. It's about “giving light, so even the simple can understand.” Here are a couple ways to do this.
Lately, I've felt uninspired. What used to drive me to write has left me feeling empty and dry.
If Jesus never gave up on us, who are we to give up on one another?
The relentless pressure to "make things happen" in ministry can wear down the best of us. Is there a better way?
Let's look at some verses that explore what God may have in mind for your near-term future.
God is calling me to a deeper level of trust and dependency on Him in my next ministry assignment. This time of preparation is learning to rest and wait on Him and to reject carnal weapons.
