Developing Your Unique Vision for Life

Developing Your Unique Vision for Life

Why was I born? What am I here for? How can I find a better road to walk? Will I ever get unstuck? Where should I go next? Nagging questions such as these no longer nag when you have a personal vision for your life. Sadly, most people lack that sort of clarity. Such...

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One Comprehensive Solution

One Comprehensive Solution

The problem? How to find, include, and keep more people coming to your church.  Actually, that is three problems. Read on, and I will point to answers for all three. I will give you the target, but you will need more to develop the bows and arrows to hit the...

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Morning Has Broken

Morning Has Broken

It is a beautiful, crisp morning. I just completed my brisk walk for 25 minutes. The air was invigorating. The dew on the roadside flowers was captivating. The sunshine was exhilarating. But some people missed it. I walked past a middle-aged man, buried in a hoodie,...

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Money Money Money

Money Money Money

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...

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Anger

Anger

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....

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Who Needs Friends and Associates?

Who Needs Friends and Associates?

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...

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Why Aren’t More People Coming to Jesus?

Why Aren’t More People Coming to Jesus?

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...

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