I've interviewed hundreds of people in the past 20 years. I've had some tremendous experiences when I sit down with people and ask them to share their stories. I've also had some real stinkers. I believe ....
Blogs can be tremendous church marketing tools. They can provide avenues for pastors to engage the congregation -- whether it's to enhance and add to a recent sermon or get the word out about upcoming initiatives. Blogs can ....
When we read the Bible, we find that those who believe in God were always facing challenges. They were always living in a fallen world, often under rulers who did not agree with their beliefs ....
Several themes have been emerging in my life lately. One predominant focus is this: I'm not thinking big enough for God. Our pastor spoke about this recently, and it's come up several times in conversations ....
By Robin Marriott Etiquette rules change constantly. And, from time to time, those of us in the church need to learn new concepts or be reminded of old rules and manners. After all, your mom isn’t ....
Are you thankful for right now? Right this moment, can you look at your circumstance and be thankful? For some, your answer is "Sure thing!" For others, you're saying, "Thankful? For this?" In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Paul ....
Right now, in our home office, there are two light bulbs that are burned out. I'd like to say they just died. but it's been several days. Maybe a week. Each time I walk in ....
John the Baptist is an interesting guy. When Jesus comes on the scene and people begin flocking to him for baptism, someone asks John the Baptist how he feels about his personal loss of "business" ....
Some friends of ours attend a small church in a rural Missouri community. I know three things about the church: It's a small congregation Much of the congregation is elderly It's the prayingest little church ....
Don't think twice about ministering to someone this weekend. Just do it. If you see a need, meet the need. If someone asks for help, then help. If your kids ask you to play with ....