Incarnation
Lee Eclov tells this story: “People came early one Christmas Eve for the 11:00 pm service at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, in New York City. Among them was a recovering alcoholic, six months sober, who slip... Continue Reading...
Top 10 Things to Say About a Bad Christmas Gift
Top 10 Things to Say About a Bad Christmas Gift
10. Hey, now there's a gift!
9. Well, well, well ...
8. Boy, if I had not recently shot up 4 sizes that would've fit.
7. This is perfect for wearing a... Continue Reading...
I Am Going
I Am Going (B&H Publishing) by Daniel Akin and Bruce Ashford is a powerful little book that encourages believers to be on mission as they go into their neighborhoods, on the job, to the nations and more. Da... Continue Reading...
POLL: How long is your typical sermon series?
How long is your typical sermon series?
12 weeks or more
8-11 weeks
5- 7 weeks
2-4 weeks
I don't preach in series
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Joy; Praise
Consider the story of one young man. He was often sick as a baby. He was always small, puny some would say. As a youth he was always frail and delicate. He was not able to play sports with the other boys his ag... Continue Reading...
3 benefits to a preaching team
When I helped plant a church in my area four years ago, we adopted a different leadership model: a preaching team of three that planned together and rotated services for preaching. I found it to be a helpful an... Continue Reading...
Plan ahead for winter!
What happens at these Fahrenheit temperatures:
+65 - Hawaiians declare a two-blanket night.
+60 - Californians put on sweaters (if they can find one).
+50 - Miami residents turn on the heat.
+45 - V... Continue Reading...
Unlimited Grace
In Unlimited Grace (Crossway), pastor Bryan Chapell celebrates the abundant joy in following Christ. Chapell explores the biblical concept of grace and shows how God’s grace transforms our lives. The book – sub... Continue Reading...
Giving
When Mother Teresa of India visited Los Angeles a few years ago, a physician named Gerald Jampolski heard her speak. Attracted by the spiritual power that emanated from her, he asked her, 'Would it be all right... Continue Reading...
Swindoll says stories are valuable
In a Dallas Seminary Daily Devotional a few years ago, Chuck Swindoll talked about the importance of story for effective communication: “Stories transport us into another world. They hold our attention. They be... Continue Reading...