By Dr. Jack Graham
The prayer in Nehemiah 9:6–38 was delivered on behalf of Israel on the occasion of their renewed commitment to God. Reading it is like taking a walk through the Old Testament. It is a review of …
How to Defeat Division on Your Team
February 21, 2018 By
By Brian Taylor
You know what I love about kids? Whatever they do, they are ALL in. For my two at home, most days, this works out well for us. They play well together. They enjoy each other’s company, sometimes …
Sunday’s Coming
February 21, 2018 By
By Chris Kouba
S.M. Lockridge was a prominent African-American preacher who served as the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in San Diego, Calif., during the 1900s. He was well-known for his passionate preaching style and spoke an often-repeated phrase from …
How I Decide What to Read
February 21, 2018 By
By Roscoe Lilly
Every year when I publish “My Top 10 Book Reads” for the year, I get lots of requests for how I pick which books to read. So I thought I would shed a little light on my …
What to Do When You Receive Unwanted Sexual or Provocative Messages from Admirers
December 19, 2017 By
By Phil Cooke
You don’t have to be a leader for long before you start receiving unwanted e-mails, text messages, or phone calls from “admirers.” While some may be innocent, it’s difficult to tell at the start, and for the …
The Surrender of Prayer
November 21, 2017 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
Nehemiah said, “I am your servant” (Nehemiah 1:4–11). We should never ask God to do something without also asking Him, “What do you want me to do?” That is what Nehemiah did. He asked God to …
Success Tips to an XP – Executive Pastor
October 12, 2017 By
By: Kason Branch
April 23, 2003, is a day that then 13-year-old Natalie Gilbert will never forget. On that day, she was scheduled to sing the national anthem for the 2003 NBA playoff game between the Dallas Mavericks and the …
Pre-Marital Counseling for the Glory of God
October 12, 2017 By
By: Tim Matthews
Tim Keller once said, “Both men and women today see marriage not as a way of creating character and community but as a way to reach personal life goals. …
Five Ways to Overcome the Identity Crisis Every Worship Leader Faces
October 12, 2017 By
By Brian Taylor
Have you ever found yourself asking the question, “Who am I?” or “Why am I doing this?” Maybe it was after a discouraging Sunday morning experience. Maybe you had to have that same conversation with that same …
The Journey of Generosity
September 11, 2017 By
By: Nick Floyd
As pastors we often feel pressured to make sure our lives are in accordance to the words that we preach on Sundays. This is a good thing; but at times, it can be overwhelming. I don’t know …