Daily Blog Update

Whether you've just had the best year ever or are thrilled to see it go, the fresh calendar year is a chance to refocus on what matters most...

There are certain attitudes, behaviors, and action that will stop you from being able to experience the joy of the Lord in your life. Learn how to recognize and overcome these joy stealing habits.

Subtitled “100 blunders in church history (and what we can learn from them)” is a book about "Churchfails" that's worth reading, even if just for fun.

When speaking of the good news of Jesus to your kids, always keep the following four truths in mind.

Watching endurance athletes as they gear up for a race adds great imagery to this verse. While preparing, the athlete evaluates everything for its efficiency. They quickly eliminate all unnecessary items. This careful evaluation continues throughout the race as the biker or runner stategically analyzes each curve in the road or dip of a hill. Racers who make proper adjustments and keep their eyes focused on the course ahead finish much stronger than those who rely on brute strength alone.

Our culture has shifted from the physical to the digital, and church growth based on the physical must be rethought in light of the digital.

One of the more important cultural currents was first detailed in one of sociologist Neil Postman’s most provocative works titled The Disappearance of Childhood. His thesis was that children are being robbed of their innocence, their naiveté, their ability to even be a child. But there is a new development that must be added to the cultural current. Along with the disappearance of childhood is now the prevention of adulthood.

“This is how it seems to me” has led many a person astray. “What does the Word say?” is a more reliable guideline.

Worry causes you to take your eye off of the source of your strength.

Sarah Moreau has not thought of herself as bold, but she has seen God call her to boldness in prayer. She explores his goodness in that with this post.

One of the most significant challenges to our ability to experience the joy of the Lord often occurs when we face tests and trials in life. It’s hard to be joyful when nothing seems to go our way. However, as believers in Christ, joy is ours no matter our situation.

We need you to open our eyes, to illuminate the path you have for us.

You know God has honored you by the call to shepherd His flock. So, give Him thanks. And give it your best, with some lessons from Moses.

When did we allow our identity to get tied into our looks and fashion choices? In our accomplishments, bank accounts, or Facebook feeds? When did we trade the depth of true beauty for such a shallow lie? There’s nothing wrong with dressing nice or getting one’s hair done, but as we do, may we always remember where our true beauty lies.

I recently heard a pastor compliment another church for being a church that was actually moving forward, being “alive” and “contemporary,” brushing away the ecclesiastical cobwebs and making a Kingdom impact. Leaning in to hear the breakthrough, he said: “What was it, 13 years ago? Why, they were the first church in the county to have a digital sign out front!” Oh my.