As I've traveled all over, it's been interesting to see how people are handling the pressures and tensions in life. Just recently, an individual from the east coast told me, "People around here are on edge all the time." Mickey Rivers, a one-time outfielder for the...
Pastors are continually asking, "What are you seeing among pastors and churches as you travel across the country?" It's a great question, and I'd like to focus on two specific observations we see in pastors on a consistent basis. Pastors Desire Greater Results We...
Did you ever notice in John's Gospel that he made two references to the fact that he outran Peter in getting to the tomb on the morning of the resurrection? Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that...
On the subject of faith and medicine, some people teach that God no longer heals, or if He does, it is very rare. They state that the age of miracles has passed away. Others go to the opposite extreme and state that not only does God still heal, but that it is a...
The ideal pastor is difficult to find. But if your church is fortunate, you may be able to secure his services. Since he is the ideal pastor, it won't cost very much—he lives by faith. Yet he can be counted upon to tithe heavily and still be able to afford a large...
Oscar Wilde, the noted Irish playwright, once said: "The play was a great success, but the audience was a disaster." Have you ever felt that way? You created what you believed to be a great campaign, but the response wasn't what you expected? You put together a...
In Genesis 26, we read about how God greatly prospered Isaac. But the blessings he experienced were not received without challenges. Genesis 26:15 says, "...the Philistines had stopped up all the wells which his father's servants had dug in the days of Abraham his...
In Psalm 37 and 73, frustration is expressed at seeing people "get ahead," even though they've cut corners and compromised, while the righteous seem to not be making as much progress. Psalm 73:13 (The Message Version) even says, "I've been stupid to play by the...
Jacob had an interesting encounter with his brother, Esau, after they had been separated over an extended period of time. As you know, this relationship had been a strained one, and Jacob's discomfort in this relationship is evident. Look at what happened in this...
Perhaps you've heard about the little boy who was given an orange by a man. The boy's mother asked, "What do you say to the nice man?" The little boy thought for a second, handed the orange back, and said, "Peel it." There's a little bit of gratitude lacking there,...
The Bible has much to say about good and bad leadership. It is unfortunately true that both secular and religious history have demonstrated repeatedly that—if allowed to—power can have a very corrupting influence upon an individual. It has been said, "Power tends...
People who yearn to do God's will and positively influence others are always looking for ways to increase their effectiveness. I believe one of the most essential characteristics we have at our disposal—kindness—has often been overlooked. There may be those who...
Type a word, author name, or topic in the search bar to begin a search.
