If you would have told me two months ago that churches across the nation would be canceling services, restaurants would be closing their dining rooms, and toilet paper would be trending on social media, I would have said, “You’re crazy!” …
How did Jesus define greatness?
How would Jesus define greatness? Who would you say is the greatest person who ever lived? Would you mention a national hero like George Washington or Abraham Lincoln? Would you say a great inventor like Thomas Edison or Benjamin Franklin? …
Does Jesus Accept Me?
The answer to the question, “Does Jesus accept me?” is pretty clear when you read the Bible. But sadly, there are people who don’t believe they can be accepted by Christ because they’ve never been accepted by Christ-followers. To be …
The ONLY Place You’ll Find True JOY.
I get so frustrated when I lose my keys, cell phone, or that important receipt. It’s discouraging. If it’s something important, I put everything on hold until the lost item is found. And 100% of the time, I find it in …
Have you been with Jesus?
“Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 I noticed the other day that Erin has been …
Be Courageous this Christmas!
"The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus." Luke 1:30-31 I wonder what …
Punch Fear in the Face
I was having lunch with a couple of friends the other day, and they were sharing with me about their own feelings of inadequacy in church leadership. What’s funny is, I was thinking the exact same thing about myself!! We …
What Excites Me Most About Planting a Church
I’ve been hearing this question a lot lately. “Are you excited about planting a church?” Hmmm… Let me put it this way. I wake up thinking about it. I go to work planning for it. I find myself day dreaming …
Do You Know Your Church’s Business?
We don’t like to think of the church as a business because it’s not. It’s a living organism. A church is not the budget or the building. It’s the people who make up the body of Christ. The church is …