Excerpted from his talk given at the Acts 29 Lead Pastors’ Retreat in June 2011:
I wish I could tell you that most pastors are preaching the Word. I can’t—some are not preaching the Word. So here are five things we may choose to do instead of preaching the Word.
“Music, drama and video, felt needs, topics, more stories”
None of those things are wrong—unless they displace the preaching of the Word of God. Some teachers will tell you that you need to tell stories in your sermo
We live in a world where modern lifestyles pull us in all directions. It’s no wonder we are overwhelmed and stressed out by our busy lives and cluttered homes.
UCLA researchers even wrote a book on the subject, “Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century: 32 Families Open Their Doors,” and found many families had garages too full to accommodate cars, backyards that are never used, and mothers with elevated stress hormones.
If you’re ready to step off the hamster wheel, here are some basic strat
It is now 10 days since the so-called “fight of the century” between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, and while many questions remain after the fight, in particular concerning the condition of Pacquiao’s shoulder on fight night, the most important question has not been asked; namely, what are the spiritual lessons we can learn from this mega-rich fight?
1. God is not particularly concerned with the outcome of a sporting event. We commonly hear athletes thank God after a victory, saying t
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SHOW HER YOU CARE
There is no one in the world like your mother. She gave you life and for that you should be eternally grateful. It’s nice to show your mom how much you care all year long, but on Mother’s Day it’s especially important to show your love and appreciation. Here are some ideas for affordable gifts from the heart.
From a framed photo to breakfast in bed, send a sweet message on Mother’s Day.
1. GOURMET TEA ($13)
More than a coffee alternative, tea is a ritual, providing time t
Work hard at whatever you do. You will soon go to the world of the dead, where no one works or thinks or reasons or knows anything. Ecc 9:10
Have you ever come across someone who was jealous of you or didn’t celebrate the good in your life? Recently, I was teaching my daughter there will be people in life that are jealous and envious but you must take the high road (tough to do but the right thing to do). It’s sad that so many people take pleasure in watching others fall or make mistakes because it makes them feel good about their own situation or life. That’s one of the reasons we have so many reality television programs toda
