Do you forget to pray for your friends?
Have you ever promised a friend that you'd pray for him ... and then forgot? Sadly, I used to do this quite often. Mostly, it was because I was not comfortable praying aloud or praying ....
Author: Eric
Waiting stinks
When you're in that "in between" time, that time of transition between the old and the new, it can be a frustrating time. How you fill that time is important. Others are watching you. Have you ....
Mommy and Daddy will remember
Today is our baby boy's second birthday. Birthdays are exciting days in our house. On their birthdays, my wife makes custom cakes for each of our three boys. They get their birthday breakfasts in bed (usually ....
Those crazy door knockers!
You've seen them coming. Those crazy "door knockers" from the church up the street. Hide! Whatever you do, DON'T answer the door. Don't. Even. Breathe. It could be any church, but the Jehovah's Witnesses are ....
Sow more seed — and then some
Take a moment to read Luke 8:4-8. You'll recognize it as the parable of the sower: While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable: ....
The creepy guy at the door
If you have a creepy guy in your church, don't make him your greeter. I'm not talking about a creepy looking guy (because I probably fall into this category). I'm talking about a creepy acting ....
The truth in love
A few years ago, I knew I had a big car repair on the horizon so I asked some friends if they could recommend a good mechanic in town. Both friends gave me the name ....
A Bible for lefties
If your church is like ours and encourages you to bring a Bible, I'd advise you to learn to carry your Bible in your left hand. Why? (more…)
How much is one soul worth?
ROI. Return on Investment. It's a phrase that rattles through businesses worldwide. It often drives the world of marketing. How much did we receive in relation to the amount of time and money we spent? ....
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During a recent lunch conversation, a coworker of mine and I were discussing Christian service. The essence of our conversation stuck with me: Service is a one-way street. My friend proceeded to remind me of ....