Read my Lips…or Not
The COVID-19 pandemic changed almost everything about our lives last year. Many of us spent several months at home, isolated from other people with the… Read More »Read my Lips…or Not
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Leading Toward Service: Starting the New Year Off Right
For most of us, January brings about a renewed desire to set goals, reestablish priorities, and begin healthy routines (again). Social media is full of… Read More »Leading Toward Service: Starting the New Year Off Right
Uniting The Body Through Service
Community is essential in the life of a Christ-follower, and it’s created in a body of believers through service. When we equip the saints with… Read More »Uniting The Body Through Service
Your Pastor is Not a Superhero: 5 Ways to Appreciate What He Does
In a culture where it’s acceptable—even expected—to put those in the public eye on pedestals, it’s no wonder that we do the same with our… Read More »Your Pastor is Not a Superhero: 5 Ways to Appreciate What He Does
8 Things Your Pastor Really Wants for Pastor Appreciation Month
In October we typically show our pastors our appreciation with gift cards and small tokens that we hope convey the honor we want to show… Read More »8 Things Your Pastor Really Wants for Pastor Appreciation Month
4 Things to Remember During Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. It’s the month where we pause and remember how thankful we truly are for our pastors and pastoral staff. We… Read More »4 Things to Remember During Pastor Appreciation Month
5 Ways to Invest in your Marriage
Hearing just today about yet another Christian couple separating and pursuing divorce brings me to my knees. Yet again. Tragically, this is not an unusual… Read More »5 Ways to Invest in your Marriage
Leading People in Times of Crisis
Two years ago, my family lived overseas on a long-term ministry assignment in a developing nation. We loved our work there and had adjusted to… Read More »Leading People in Times of Crisis
5 Steps to Breaking Bad Cell Phone Habits
How many times a day do you look at your phone? To check your email, see if you received a new text, or maybe a… Read More »5 Steps to Breaking Bad Cell Phone Habits
5 Simple Ways to Encourage Children in Their Faith
Although the memories are fading, I can still picture my children when they were babies sleeping soundly in their cribs, blissfully unaware of the challenges… Read More »5 Simple Ways to Encourage Children in Their Faith
Becoming a Champion for any Cause
I remember the first time I was truly invested in a cause. I was 14 years old, and I was asked by one of my… Read More »Becoming a Champion for any Cause
3 Ways to Find Meaning in the Mundane
So many of those we lead are living ordinary lives, grinding out their day-to-day obligations, and generally sticking to their weekly routine without a lot… Read More »3 Ways to Find Meaning in the Mundane