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- 1. Why the Best Is Yet to Come for Your Ministry
- You likely came into 2020 with big plans. You had dreams of doing great ministry that had nothing to do with a global pandemic. Then March came, and all your plans had to change. I know many church leaders ...
- Created on 15 July 2020
- 2. Why Christians Must Choose Courage Over Offense Right Now
- Almost everywhere we look, we see conflict, hostility and offense. Right now, it seems as though people are hunting for things that will offend them. The offense comes easily and quickly, consuming our ...
- Created on 30 June 2020
- 3. 5 Reasons Churches Have an Incredible Window of Opportunity
- As congregations return methodically to in-person services, something else will be taking place. It will be obvious to some churches; it will be more subtle to others. Simply stated, churches will have ...
- Created on 24 June 2020
- 4. Rick Warren: The Difference Between Real Faith and Fake Faith
- If 2020 has taught us anything about faith, it's that fake faith isn't enough. Our culture is literally overrun with fake products. You can get fake versions of just about everything at a cheaper price ...
- Created on 24 June 2020
- 5. How Has COVID-19 Affected Your Relationship With Christ?
- ... ith her own special brand of hope and humor. Carol has written 11 books, including Significant, StormProof and Guide Your Mind, Guard Your Heart, Grace Your Tongue. Her teaching DVD The Rooms of a Woman' ...
- Created on 28 May 2020
- 6. How To Tell if You're Not a Leader
- Let's just come right out and say it up front: Unless someone is not constantly on your case, mad at you, irritated and upset with you all the time, you are most likely not doing anything of importance. ...
- Created on 19 May 2020
- 7. The First Step in Establishing the Power of Agreement With God
- Do you have a problem asking for help from God or from other people? Asking for help is the first step in establishing the power of agreement. Learning the power of asking the right questions to the ...
- Created on 04 May 2020
- 8. This Sermon Illustration Could Save You in Decision-Making
- Years ago, on a personal retreat, I read a book called The Will of God. It was during a time of questioning my calling and evaluating my own walk with the Lord, and I was considering next steps. At the ...
- Created on 04 May 2020
- 9. 9 Truths About God's Goodness You May Have Forgotten
- For many around the world today, the last few months have been full of stress. You've probably experienced it as well. On the surface, it's easy to think your stress centers on whether you or someone ...
- Created on 28 April 2020
- 10. If You're Tired of Your Quarantine, Consider This Bible Character
- ... ut the entire ordeal, and there will come a moment when the floodwaters of your storm will begin to subside in the light of His grace. After spending well over 350 stuffy, endless days in the ark with li ...
- Created on 22 April 2020
- 11. How the Church Must Prepare for First 100 Days Post-Pandemic
- Business as usual in ministry has been obliterated. We have all just experienced something on the order of a global earthquake measuring 10 on the Richter scale. Almost all our buildings, roads, businesses ...
- Created on 21 April 2020
- 12. Rick Warren: Plug Into God's Power to Receive Freedom
- God wants you to live in freedom. Let that sink in for a bit. In fact, the Bible says freedom is your calling. God doesn't want you to live a buttoned-down, constrained life. He wants you to have an abundant ...
- Created on 16 April 2020
- 13. Does Your Church Struggle With Toxic Monogamy?
- ... ealize the magnitude of their influence. Often, a parishioner is desperate for help to escape abuse. They need the leader they confided in to act boldly to help find a safe option. Net Grace creates a ...
- Created on 15 April 2020
- 14. Global Evangelist: How My Wife and I Survived COVID-19
- Three weeks ago, my wife, Marsha, met me at the airport with a long-awaited kiss and the biggest hug as I returned home after traveling internationally. I did not know at that time I was in the beginning ...
- Created on 07 April 2020
- 15. 5 Ways to Thrive While Working From Home
- ... a time. Thriving in Close Quarters Requires 3 Basics Extra grace. We were not designed for isolation, and we were not designed for indefinitely sustained close quarters. This difficult season brings with ...
- Created on 30 March 2020
- 16. Remind Yourself of This Biblical Truth When Fear Grips You
- ... passionate and practical, biblical messages mixed with her own special brand of hope and humor. Carol has written 11 books, including Significant, StormProof and Guide Your Mind, Guard Your Heart, Grace ...
- Created on 26 March 2020
- 17. 5 Ways to Sustain Your Heart as a Worship Leader
- Do you ever feel weak when it comes to fulfilling your calling? Do you ever want to give up? Hopefully, your answer to these questions is yes, because if not, then you're not human! You and I and the rest ...
- Created on 23 March 2020
- 18. Why a Pastor's Lack of Integrity Is a Deal-Breaker
- I was the student minister in a fine church many years ago. We had a wonderful ministry. The single negative about the entire experience was the pastor. You never knew what he would do next. Case in point. ...
- Created on 17 March 2020
- 19. A 4-Step Antidote to Combat Toxic Team Members
- ... counseling, or maybe a few days off to gather their composure. If this is the case, extend a little more grace and time for change. Perhaps they have lost sight of the vision, feel entitled to a prom ...
- Created on 24 February 2020
- 20. Is the Church Risking Eternal Security for the Sake of Kindness?
- I struggle with telling the truth all the time; do you? Oh, now, let me assure you that I am not a "liar" in the common sense of the word, but my dilemma is found in sharing all that I know to be true ...
- Created on 30 January 2020
