How many sermons, books, blogs, articles, classes, seminars, and any other type of communication within the church features an overly common topic: When things go wrong …? […]
Whether taking an exam at school or applying for a job, you’ve likely at some time been exposed to some old school psychological testing … “Waves are […]
Spend any time with a church youth group and someone will wind up with a blindfold on. As leaders try illustrating the concept of living by faith […]
One of the truest marks of real friendship is the ability to turn to your friend and say, “I told you so!” You see, in order to […]
Rethinking church … Rethinking ministry … Rethinking mission … Rethinking theology … Rethinking service … … and so goes the list on topics church leaders are rethinking […]
When I heard the response, I just smiled. “We’ve tried that already!” is what the person said, the others nodding their heads in agreement. “That’s okay, we’re […]
It was my first meeting with the couple seated on the couch in my office. They were not members of the local church where I served, but […]
Psychologist William Marston once interviewed 3,000 people, asking each person this question: “What have you to live for?” Ninety-four percent of those interviewed stated they were enduring […]
Preachers, motivational speakers, life coaches, and a varied assortment of gurus will tell you, “If you want to be successful, you have to learn to say no!“ […]
Have you ever offered an opinion, only to be rebuffed with the reply, “No one asked you!”? Occasionally we may attempt something loving, something kind, something in […]