My suspicion is that most of us are not nearly as grateful as we should be.
One of my favorite preachers is Steve Brown who was formerly a pastor at the Key Biscayne Presbyterian church in Florida. Steve is an author, speaker, and now a seminary professor.
His headquarters: a fight club eight miles from Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Where was Luther when he had this epiphany? In a grand library? Walking in a beautiful garden perhaps? No.
Salvation is not a mere transaction. It is not a matter of saying magic words and getting dunked in a magic pool.
Christlike leaders should strive to be Jesus-followers.
So, why do people do what they don’t want to do? I believe we do what we don’t want to do because our hearts listen to the wrong counsel based on the desires of our hearts.
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.
I have spent a lot of time drafting my Anti-Bucket List—things I am intentionally sacrificing in this life so that I can accumulate as many eternal rewards as possible per Jesus's command.
How reassuring it is to know that we can never be beyond God’s watchful eye.
Unfortunately in most churches, men's ministry and events are the most sparsely attended events in the local church.
In the journey of faith and ministry, continual growth and deeper understanding are essential.
For those of us who frequently complain about being "too busy," (hand raised) I think we should respond by giving thanks to God.
We are in uncharted waters in this country. In a sense, yes, there is "nothing new under the sun" (Eccl. 1:9), but many of us have not seen our world turned upside down like it seems to be today.
Ever catch yourself saying, "It's not my fault"? Maybe you say it but with different words. Find out how to move away from this mentality and into better leadership.
What are you doing to take care of your soul?
Evil can be difficult to recognize and even tougher to fight. A big part of the battle occurs in the spiritual realm, and most of us are not intimately familiar with that place.
In his agony, Job saw more clearly than his unhindered companions could yet perceive.
How do we keep our focus in a world where there are so many things vying for our attention?
I have learned and grown from watching a few incredible leaders, and some, not-so-great leaders. They have taught me a lot of lessons about what to do and what not to do in life and ministry.
