3 signs you’re thriving spiritually
There has to be a better way to assess how you’re doing spiritually than going through a performance checklist. Asking yourself these three question can help.
Walking in the Spirit
Slowing down to walk with God allows us to hear His voice, see His handiwork, and recognize His presence amid life’s busyness. Awareness of Him transforms each day.
Does God trust you?
Most of us spend a lot of time trying to figure out whether we think God is trustworthy. Maybe the only question isn’t whether we can trust God.
God is with you
Ministry can feel lonely but is it? Seasons of feeling alone may come. But you are most definitely not alone.
What one man’s integrity taught me
I marvel at the integrity of the early Christians. But I also have seen good examples of integrity myself.
The wisdom of deep listening
It takes great questions and deep listening to truly connect with them. Here are a few ideas for great questions.
How to overcome failure
Byner’s name is forever linked with “The Fumble.” But that’s not the end of Earnest Byner’s story.
How 3 inner world strategies can increase your impact
The health of your inner-world directly affects your ability to lead effectively.
Finding wholeness in God
The Bible points out that true peace comes from God. Hear from Joel Hanson how knowing this truth can bring about a wholeness that only God can give.
Book review: A Non-Anxious Presence
With the advent of a digitally connected world, people are experiencing a much more aggravated sense of anxiety than ever before. As a result, leaders—and churches—must discern how to respond.
Morning wisdom from John and Jesus
You and I are never too old to begin to learn something new, so why not jump start your early mornings.
2 ways to avoid the sin of “shoddy work”
Here are two actions to help us avoid becoming the slack worker Solomon calls out in today's proverb.
Book review: Anna Karenina
Leo Tolstoy is one of the greatest novelists ever to have lived. Many have claimed Anna Karenina is his greatest work. It is often listed as the best novel of all time. Tolstoy called it his first true novel. Because it is often listed as the best novel ever written, I felt obliged to read it.
Religion that God our Father accepts
One day, a group of Pharisees criticized Jesus because His disciples didn’t follow their traditions.
The “P” word no one likes to talk about
At a recent Men's Fellowship, we men got real with one another. Following the presentation, someone brought up the secret sin that no one likes to talk about. It was the 'P' word: pornography.
Why Jesus wept: a glimpse into divine compassion
Jesus knew that, in a few minutes, he was going to raise Lazarus from the dead.
Becoming a referral partner for God
One of the most important areas in which a leader can influence others is their spiritual life. However, many spiritual leaders are hesitant to share their faith.
For revival, there must be humility
“For America to survive, we need a spiritual revival.” That is something many believe, and I agree. But the question is, what’s first needed for revival?
5 socially-acceptable ways church leaders self-medicate
Every leader has a choice between self-care and self-medication, and subconsciously, many choose the ‘polite’ version of self-medication.
Living simply, loving deeply, walking humbly
Every day, we have the choice, every moment in fact, to decide who gets to decide—us or God.
