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THE BATTLE IS REAL AND WE DON’T FIGHT IT ALONE
At the Every Nation Regional Leadership Training, Pastor Steve Murrell reminded us of something we can easily forget: what we do in ministry is practical, but at the same time, it is deeply spiritual. We plan, budget, train leaders, and plant churches, yet behind it all is an unseen realm. The Heavenly Places Paul keeps… Continue reading
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WHAT SPELLS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAILING AND FLOURISHING: Relationships That Make the Difference
At our recent Every Nation Regional Leadership Training, I sat with fellow pastors and listened to a question every leader eventually faces: why do some pastors fall while others flourish? The Difference Is Resilience Phil Bonasso gave a one-word answer: resilience. It’s the capacity to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of adversity, trauma,… Continue reading
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THE DANGER OF MONETIZING MINISTRY
What happens when a pastor begins to view ministry opportunities as financial opportunities? In 2 Kings 5, Naaman is healed of leprosy through God’s power and responds by offering Elisha a generous gift. Elisha refuses. At first glance, this seems unnecessary. After all, Naaman voluntarily offered the gift. Elisha had invested time, prayer, and ministry.… Continue reading
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THINKING ABOUT MARRIAGE? START WITH THESE 14 QUESTIONS
My wife and I are currently helping 3 couples prepare for their marriage. It is essential to reflect on certain questions before coming together. Why? A wedding celebration is only a couple of hours but a marriage is for a lifetime. So before diving into an important and sacred commitment, it would be good to… Continue reading
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CHOOSING NOT TO BE OFFENDED OR MOVING PAST IT
Is this even possible? Being offended is an emotion. It is the result of someone causing us pain. So how do we “choose” not to feel it? This morning, I taught in our Spiritual Foundations class. We touched a little bit on offense. It reminded me of the verse in Hebrews 12:15. It says “Look… Continue reading
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