By Josh Steckel
I recently finished reading 1 & 2 Samuel and, as always, I was struck by the life of David, the young shepherd boy who became the king of Israel. The same David who wrote Psalms and who …
Every Man’s Battle, And How to Win
May 13, 2015 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
It has been my experience through four decades in pastoral ministry that every church is only as strong as its men – as strong as their faith, their ingenuity, their confidence, their resolve, their commitment to …
Finding Meaning In Your Evening
May 11, 2015 By
By Roscoe Lilly
Isn’t it interesting how our routine is perfectly designed to get the results we are currently getting? If we don’t like the results, we simply need to change our routines. We already have a routine in these …
Leaving An Inheritance
March 3, 2015 By
By Ron Kelley
Whenever my mother makes a significant purchase, one of her children jokes, “There goes our inheritance!”
Although stated in jest, in many families, the subject of inheritance is a big issue. Some children think their parents owe …
4 Key Characteristics Of A Disciple
March 2, 2015 By
By Scott Lehr
We are commanded to “make disciples.” Have you ever wondered what exactly is a disciple? We can’t know if we have made someone a disciple, if we don’t know what a disciple is.…
Vibrant Discipleship: A Natural Bent in Discipleship
March 11, 2014 By
By Liz Steckel
Developing and maintaining a vibrant discipleship model is something we in church culture often covet. In the never-ending process of creating new ideas, it can become easy for leaders in the Church to develop a natural bent …
Leaders Beware
March 10, 2014 By
By Scott Lehr
A couple of Sundays ago after church, I was talking to my daughter Ava, and the topic of Satan came up. She informed me that Satan was the most beautiful of all of God’s creation. She said …
Confronting Criticism: When Leaders Are Criticized
February 11, 2014 By
I remember some of the first times I faced criticism in ministry and thought …
Dealing with Debt: How Church Members Can Become Better Stewards
January 8, 2014 By
By Ron Kelley
As pastors, we are well aware that many of our members struggle with issues concerning debt. A century ago, debt was regarded as an earned privilege for a few. But today, debt is viewed as a right …