The reasons people leave churches today are as diverse as the number of churches in your city. Sometimes it's a relational conflict, a doctrinal issue, a job transfer, an unmet need, or a style or preference. But there's one reason that seems to surface perhaps more...
What did God create you with the capacity to be and do? The “be” part of that question is all about your character. It focuses on your spiritual, relational, emotional, and physical health. The “do” part of that question is all about your contribution. It focuses on...
In my last post I shared how words separate or satisfy relationships. The words we speak have the power to shape the climate of our relationships. By looking at Scripture from Matthew 12, Proverbs 18, and Ephesians 4, we discovered a powerful truth: Words are the...
In my last two posts I've shared the impact of trust in relationships. Trust is a relational hinge and the loss of trust is often a matter of behavior or insecurity. Today I want to give you another major ingredient in healthy relationships: Wise Words. Three passages...
In my last post I shared about The Trust Hinge and how it connects the Wall of Character and the Door of Opportunity in our relationships. Like a door hinge, trust hangs on the firm, established wall of character. And when we act with character in a trustworthy...
Our world is becoming increasingly social through incredible tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and countless others. All of these tools have tremendous value, and I believe they are great resources to expand, and even enrich, our social connections....
Churches tend to lag behind when it comes to innovation. Pastors are usually so focused on "Sunday's Coming" that they forget the future is already here. As a result, churches spend most of their time living in the past, planning for today, and completely missing...
I can still remember reading John Maxwell’s early leadership book, Developing the Leader Within You, and thinking, “This is the best leadership book I’ve ever read.” Suddenly it occurred to me: “This is the only leadership book I’ve ever read.” For years, personal...
In previous posts I addressed What Jesus Said About Hearing God and How a Message from God can Change the Momentum of Your Life. One of the most common ways God speaks to us is through His Word. Perhaps that's why the Apostle Paul said, "Let the word of Christ dwell...