The power of pre-decisions in faith and life …
Temptation often arrives like a thief in the night. A man might notice a coworker’s smile and feel a pull he never expected. A teenager might be […]
14
Aug
2025
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Christianity
12
Aug
2025
The quest for your best life now …
Humanity is perpetually in pursuit of a “better life.” We are driven by a deep-seated desire for more, for something greater than our current reality. This quest […]
11
Aug
2025
Just how much Jesus do you really need?
On several occasions I’ve heard multiple people say something like, “I’m a Christian, but I’m not one of those people who goes overboard with it.” They meant […]
31
Jul
2025
The Bible’s liberating truth about the human experience of shame …
The flickering fluorescent lights of the office breakroom seemed to amplify the heat rising in Jenna’s cheeks. She clutched her lukewarm coffee cup, wishing the floor would […]
07
Jul
2025
What parents should do when their adult child leaves the Christian faith …
The scent of roasting coffee usually signaled a peaceful Sunday morning in the Miller household, a prelude to church. For Sarah and Tom, their Christian faith was […]
01
Jul
2025
It’s not my fault …
The apostle Paul had wept, prayed, taught, and suffered among the believers in Ephesus. They knew his voice. They had seen his tears. But in Acts 20, […]
30
Jun
2025
A couple of mistakes you’ll want to avoid …
Tommy Bolt became a professional golfer in 1946 after serving in the Army during World War II. A story is told of how, when playing in Los […]
18
Jun
2025
Are churches experiencing something more odious than complacency?
As I work with ministers across the country and around the world, I ask them what their primary issue is within the congregation they shepherd. American pastors […]
17
Jun
2025
“Who’s Who in the Kingdom of God” is not an award …
On multiple occasions I’ve seen the prestigious plaques hanging in different minister’s offices, and read in their bios how they had been named “Who’s Who in America” […]
20
May
2025
What should you do if you know you’re lazy?
There is something about a lazy person that frustrates even the most patient observer. It isn’t just that they don’t contribute, it’s that they seem strangely at […]