Four Things Missed By a Legalistic Leader
Few Christian self-identify as a legalist. It’s hard to find anyone who boldly professes, “I am...
God’s Big Win for Your Life
Have you ever thought about what God’s long-term aim is for your life? Do you know what it is? Paul gives us a peek into God’s...
The Astounding Family That Awaits Us
Okay, I’m going to say something that may sound unsettling, but I want you to think about it. Are you ready? The whole idea of...
The Twin Truths Beneath Contentment
Learning defines much of our lives. We mark educational moments — graduations from kindergarten,...
The Neglected Competency Within Your Leadership Calling
“God has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit” (2 Corinthians 3:6). Competence. We...
The Potential Saul Within Us All
Leadership scandals may be popular, but they are hardly new. The big-name leaders who splatter the pavement with drama are falling into a...
Slouching Towards Saul When Selecting Leaders
In 1 Samuel 16, we find Samuel weeping. God’s people have recently rejected the counsel of the...
We Need You! The Cost of NOT Caring for Pastors
GCC’s annual Senior Pastors and Wives Retreat takes place this week. It’s one important way we try to express care for ministry...
The Day Pascal Caught Fire
In the lingo of modern sports, Blaise Pascal “had game.” But rather than an impressive batting average or vertical leap, his...
Grace in a Bug Bite
One night several years ago, my foot began to itch. Looking down, I saw a mosquito bite on my toe....
