THE JOURNEY FROM SELFISH TO SELFLESS
We’re all naturally selfish, but God wants us to become supernaturally generous.
RUNNING TOGETHER: WHY WE NEED EACH OTHER IN THE RACE OF FAITH
There is a race marked out for us, but what many of us miss is that it’s NOT meant to be a solo run.
RUNNING ON EMPTY, SPIRITUALLY?
If we’re going to walk with Jesus for a lifetime, we need to keep our spiritual tanks full.
HOLY HABITS BOOK RELEASE
I wrote Holy Habits as an urgent call for Christians to embrace a rhythm of life that will help them walk with Jesus for a lifetime.
HOW TO START THE YEAR IN PRAYER & FASTING
Starting my year in prayer and fasting has profoundly impacted my life, and it can have the same impact on yours as well.
HOW TO BEAT BURNOUT
I woke up ... and started crying. I cried off and on for three days. And I wasn’t much of a crier. Something was wrong.
INTERVIEW WITH JIM TOMBERLIN: CHURCH MERGERS & KINGDOM ADVANCEMENT
It is my honor to interview my good friend Jim Tomberlin. Jim has an incredibly rich history of helping churches to meet their Kingdom potential and I know you will be blessed by his thoughts.
INTERVIEW WITH DAVE KRAFT: LEADERS WHO LAST
I have been mentored and coached by Dave Kraft for the past 10+ years. He is a godly man, father, husband, pastor, and leadership coach. It is my honor this month to ask him several questions about leadership that I know will be a blessing.
YOUR HIGHEST CALLING
The next time you are tempted to say that you don’t know your calling, stop yourself. If you are a Christian, the Bible is clear about your highest calling. You can embrace it today.
YOU NEED TO CLARIFY YOUR CALLING
Show me a person with purpose, and I will show you someone with a reason to live. Alternatively, show me a person without a clear purpose, and I will show you someone who struggles to get out of bed in the morning, consistently fails to bring their best to their relationships, and readily admits they aren't enjoying life.
YOU WERE CREATED TO WORK
Work is not the only reason you were created, but it is a key part of the purpose of your existence. Apart from meaningful and productive work, you will endlessly struggle with purpose and happiness because you were meant to be productive for God’s glory.
LIVING FOR AN AUDIENCE OF ONE
Most people live for the approval of the many. They make decisions that they know others will approve of. They go along with the crowd. They blend into the culture. Unfortunately, they also live safe and ineffective Christian lives.
HOW TO SPEND A DAY IN PRAYER
Some years ago I discovered the gift of getting away with Jesus. Every month I carve out a day to enjoy my relationship with him, listen to his voice, and discuss the direction my life is headed.
CELEBRATING SIX YEARS OF GOD’S WORK AT ANTHEM CHURCH
In the summer of 2016, Anthem Church was born. At our very first service, I declared the promise of Jesus over our young church. “I will build my church and the gates of Hell will not prevail against it.” - Matthew 16:18.
BETWEEN THE PROMISE AND THE PAYOFF, THERE IS ALWAYS A PROCESS
The story of King David in the Bible is about waiting for God's promise to come about in his life. At 15 years old, the prophet Samuel announced that God had rejected Saul and instead chose young David to be the future king of Israel. It must have been bewildering to receive such a promise and feel like it would never happen.
A MAN WHO WALKS WITH GOD ALWAYS REACHES HIS DESTINY
My wife bought me a plaque for my home office. It reads, “A man who walks with God, always reaches his destiny.” I can’t tell you how much that has meant to me over the years.
HOW TO HANDLE THE PAIN OF BETRAYAL
Sometimes in life a friend will betray you, a family member will hurt you, or a co-worker will unfairly blame you. These events deeply injure us and leave us with wounds that are difficult to heal. What do you do when this happens to you?
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE DOES GOD CHOOSE?
“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7