Last weekend Priscilla and I went to a conference for Young Living business builders called Elevate. It was one of the best conferences I've been to. We learned a ton about essential oils, business building, networking, and much, much more. To be honest, I'm still processing it. I found, though, that in the midst of … Continue reading What I learned at Elevate
Relationships
Praise or Complain
Being negative is easy. Have you ever stopped to think about that? On any given day we can easily list a hundred things that have gone wrong, but recognizing that day's blessings can be a little more of a challenge. In my world of church ministry I can ask for prayer requests, critiques, or … Continue reading Praise or Complain
Relationships
Relationships are so important. God built us to live in community, and yet we are in danger of allowing the busyness of life pull us away from developing deep and meaningful relationships with other believers and with those who have not yet believed. With that being said, I truly believe that the most effective … Continue reading Relationships
Winning
Have you ever stopped to think about what it would be like to really win big? I mean really big. Life-changing, multimillion dollar, never have to work a day for the rest of your life BIG. What would it be like? What would change about your life? About you? Would you share, or keep it … Continue reading Winning
When someone falls
As a pastor I get to be with people at their best and at their worst. Because of this I am often put in the position of dealing with a person who has sinned. I know, big surprise, right? In a world full of sinners this is pretty much a daily occurrence for all of … Continue reading When someone falls
We’re getting in our own way
It struck me this week how much we get in the way of accomplishing our own goals. As Christians, we say that we want to reach the world, and we probably mean it on some level. Sometimes, though, we wonder why our churches aren’t growing or why God isn’t doing more, but then we … Continue reading We’re getting in our own way
Single and OK
Is it possible to be single and happy? My friend Chris has some great thoughts on being single, happy, and used by God. And yes, in case you are wondering, he is single. Here's what Chris posted on our church's FaceBook page earlier this week: "He who is unmarried cares for the things … Continue reading Single and OK
Help Wanted
Over the last few weeks I have been asked to help people in a variety of ways. There have also been times that I have volunteered to help with something without being asked. Some times it has been things that fall within my responsibilities as a pastor like visiting at the hospital, counseling, or helping … Continue reading Help Wanted
Two Are Better
I work alone. I'm a loner. I can handle this on my own. I don't need your help. Or as my children have liked to say over the years, "I can do this By My Self." Why do we want to do things the hard way? I get that independence is a good thing, but … Continue reading Two Are Better
Worth Dying For
In the beginning we make all kinds of promises to get their attention. We say that we will climb the highest mountains, swim the deepest oceans, and overcome all other obstacles in order to win their love, but then what? Once all that energy is spent to reel in their big catch some men consider … Continue reading Worth Dying For
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