I have a hard time figuring this out. Most Christians don’t want to talk about money. They may be generally committed to saying they would rather serve God than money. They understand that the two could stand in opposition. Two things are certain. You can’t serve...
The good news is that anger is a useful emotion if you manage it well. It is much more useful than despair. Sadly, the bad news is that few people learn what to do with anger, and it toxifies their soul and their relationships to the point of real and lasting damage....
You are busy, overwhelmed, red-lining most days, running on empty, harassed, and helpless like a sheep without a shepherd. OK, so perhaps not that bad. But you are a ministry leader in a church and your work is never done. The list of things you can think...
Can we agree on a few points to start? The Bible is the collection of God’s words. The Gospel is the message this world desperately needs. Jesus changes people for time and prepares them for eternity. Are we on the same page? Moving on. If there’s nothing wrong with...
Church leadership demands progress. This progress gives the leader a satisfying experience because people follow when they see it. Sometimes, some followers want a sense of sameness to have the expected experience. For them, showing up gives them all the satisfaction...
Starbucks has a purpose statement. It is written on the backside of every apron. Customers don’t see it. “To inspire and nurture the human spirit, one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time” There is a correlation between the beginning of...
