Will You Pass the Test of Praise?
What comes to your mind when you think of being “tested”? For students, testing means...
Babystepping Away From ME
Are you aching to serve others? Does employing your life to advance the interests of someone else get you out of bed in the morning? Do you...
Do Elders Really Need to Evangelize?
One of the most surprising things about moving from Pennsylvania to north Florida was the presence of Bibles in Starbucks. Now mind you,...
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...
