12 Great Ways to Give This Holiday Season
The Christmas season is all about giving. Hopefully, as we consider the wonder of the gift of the Christ child, we will be motivated toward… Read More »12 Great Ways to Give This Holiday Season
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Seasons and the Power of Gratitude
Recently the city and community where I live experienced a tragedy, that had ripple effects and impacted many, if not most, of our citizens. Cities… Read More »Seasons and the Power of Gratitude
10 Ways to Pray for the United States this Fourth of July
We are in the midst of the heat of summer, and the Fourth of July is around the corner. Certainly we look forward to celebrating… Read More »10 Ways to Pray for the United States this Fourth of July
3 Truths to Help Fathers Use Their Influence
As Father’s Day approaches, our thoughts turn toward the tremendous privilege and responsibility of fatherhood. God speaks many times to fathers in Scripture and holds… Read More »3 Truths to Help Fathers Use Their Influence
He is Risen: 3 Impacts of Easter
Easter is here once again, and we as church leaders are inundated with egg hunts, special programming, boosted attendance, and hard-core community outreach. It is,… Read More »He is Risen: 3 Impacts of Easter
Celebrating St. Patrick
Today, is St Patrick’s Day, and many will strategically wear the color green or jokingly get pinched. And, while this day reminds us of the… Read More »Celebrating St. Patrick
10 New Ways to Observe an Old Tradition
“What are you giving up for Lent?” I dread hearing that question. Every year as so many disciplined and faithful Christ followers begin their time… Read More »10 New Ways to Observe an Old Tradition
Marked By Love: We Love Because He First Loved Us
February is all about the love. We focus on our affection for others and ways to show it. It’s the month we work harder than… Read More »Marked By Love: We Love Because He First Loved Us
A Very Special Season: Four Things to Focus on During Lent
Although it seems that the new year just started, we have already entered into the run up to Easter, perhaps the most important holiday for… Read More »A Very Special Season: Four Things to Focus on During Lent
The Power to Say No: When Quitting is a Good Thing
The New Year is right around the corner. This is when we begin reflection and self-evaluation, which is really a nice way of saying we… Read More »The Power to Say No: When Quitting is a Good Thing
Focusing on the Meaning Instead of the Perfection
We all want to experience the meaning of Christmas and create memories with our families. We want beautifully decorated Christmas trees and holiday get-togethers around… Read More »Focusing on the Meaning Instead of the Perfection
5 Things First-Time Visitors Want Your Ministry to Consider
Christmas means decorated trees, holiday parties, Advent wreaths, and for most churches, lots of visitors. Christmas is one of the times each year when attendance… Read More »5 Things First-Time Visitors Want Your Ministry to Consider