I’ve had a really good life. I don’t mean that arrogantly; I mean it gratefully. The more people I meet, relationships I build, and experiences I navigate, my...
What are you specifically created to do? That is the million-dollar question! To answer this question, we need to understand the nature of God’s gifts. Look at the...
Are you in the doctrinal, charismatic, or activist “camp” when it comes to your faith? As I’ve discussed in previous posts, one problem in the modern and post-modern...
Have you ever thought about why you go to church? It’s not just for the coffee and donuts, though some churches offer really good coffee these days! We’ve...
Some of us may be guilty of knowing a lot about God and even having moments of intense emotion in our faith, but ultimately failing to put what...
Have you ever questioned your faith in God? According to a recent study from Barna, episodes of doubt about what we believe are not unusual. The study reports...
We might ask the question, “Which is more important to my faith, knowing scripture or feeling passionate about God?” Perhaps your time in Bible study has been dry....
One of the lessons I wish I had learned earlier in life was the art of receiving constructive feedback well. If you’re like me, even the words “constructive...
I know a pastor whose study contained a desk, a kneeler, and a couple of chairs. The desk and its accompanying chair were well worn from hours of...
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