When Ministry Becomes an Idol
ministry idolatry is in our blind spot; we just don’t see it. Idolatry is often extremely subtle. Again, we just don’t see it in ourselves, which is one of the reasons that…
ministry idolatry is in our blind spot; we just don’t see it. Idolatry is often extremely subtle. Again, we just don’t see it in ourselves, which is one of the reasons that…
Mike was a “spiritual orphan.” He was a disciple of Christ. He had attended a theologically solid church for several years. But no one had
Years ago I heard it said, “The key to the Christian life is to pray more and sin less.” It was said somewhat tongue in
How do we grow up in Christ?
We dodge the maturation process, choosing to avoid or blow up instead taking a new step. We get stuck by life’s challenges. We each face this truth: growing up is awkward, scary, and disorienting.
Over the next few minutes let’s unwrap God’s most extravagant gift to you. Stick with me, I’m not about to shower you with Christmas clichés, but rather I want to tell you about how God’s greatest gift is a reward for our sin.
We know from proven research that disciple making is most effective when we start by…
David knew about leadership. David enjoyed great victories, but he also knew great challenges, some very tough ones that
Fifty years of experience has taught me that failures lead to wisdom. So, I want to let you in on five disciplemaking missteps and failures I’ve made and what I’ve learned from them.
The intensive care process can bring both healing and blessing. The once stunted life is overflowing with God’s goodness on display, reflecting a transformed life.
“There is power, power, wonder-working power in the . . .” You know what I’m talking about . . . Starbucks! Mmmm, the smell, the taste. And
