Faith and the Homesick Leader
Halfway down the hallway of faith, the writer of Hebrews stops and points to a counterintuitive...
How Do Church Networks Cultivate Renewal? By Planting Churches!
Years ago, I read Alonzo L. McDonald’s chapter in the book No God but God where he introduced the idea of a ministry “life-cycle.”...
Ground Rules for Gospel Greatness
On Alexander the Great’s tombstone, the words are (allegedly) written: “A tomb now suffices for him for whom the world was not...
The Polite Ways Pride Says “No”
In John 13, Jesus stoops to wash Peter’s feet. The Savior of the world lowers himself in a...
What Does It Mean to “Remember Redemptively”?
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your...
Having the Courage to Ask Yourself “Why?”
Maybe you’ve had the experience of cruising along in life, work, or ministry, thinking you’re doing just fine, when someone knocks on...
God Shatters Your Jar
The first time I preached as a lead pastor, my hopes were through the roof. With all humility (I...
Learning to Love the Church More Than Me
I don’t know about you, but being a bellhop is not exactly on my dream board. Memorable preacher? Yes. Founder of a prestigious...
Welcome to 2026: A Better Life Than You Deserve
I once knew a guy who always answered the question, “How are you doing?” with the rejoinder “Better than I deserve.” Four little...
Fear Not: How Christmas Vanquishes Fear
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For...
