Do you have people in your life who encourage you to be your best? Do you have friends who are there for you when life is hard? Do you support other people when they need you and share in their happiness when things are going well? Studies show that, despite our overly connected world, the number of true confidants people … Read More
He Is Risen
“He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying.” —Matthew 28:6 (NLT)
Billy Graham on God’s Love
“God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.’” – Rev. Billy Graham, Greatest Evangelist of the 20th Century November 7, 1918 – February 21, 2018
Happy Easter!
It’s almost here — this Sunday is the Big Day! And on this Good Friday, I wanted to take a moment to wish you and your family a BIG Happy Easter! Without a doubt, this weekend has the potential to be the biggest and best Easter yet! If you have a moment, say a prayer for me and all of … Read More
The Most Celebrated Easter Sermon by John Chrysostom
In the fourth century, early Orthodox preacher and archbishop of Constantinople John Chrysostom (349-407) gave a sermon which would go on to be one of the most celebrated Easter sermons in history. Chrysostom’s surviving publications–600 sermons, 200 letters, and various treatises–inspired leaders in the sixth-century church to refer to Chrysostom as the “golden-mouthed preacher.” He relentlessly spoke God’s truth, proclaiming: “When … Read More
5 Proven Ways Church Software Can Impact Your Growth, by Church Teams
A church executes its vision by developing a strategy. But, whether or not that strategy succeeds is determined by how well a church uses its software. If that’s true, and I believe it is, then how you use your church software can significantly impact how your church grows. Need proof? Consider these 5 ways church software can help your church … Read More
The Art of Confrontation: How to Master It
Situations will arise that call for confrontation. When they do, you have to have the courage to sit down with the person or group bringing the criticism and address the situation head-on. Over the years–both at The Journey and in working with other church leaders–I have found that when the pastor goes directly to a critic to address his or … Read More
A Good Leader is a Faithful Servant
“A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them. If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward. I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.” —Matthew 24:45–47 (NLT)
Green’s Definition of Christianity
“Christianity is not a religion at all, but a revelation and a rescue and an ensuing relationship with God through Jesus Christ.” – Dr. Michael Green (August 20, 1930 – February 6, 2018) was widely influential as an author, evangelism scholar and defender of the Christian faith. Green’s humorous, engaging style of writing and speaking made him highly regarded in … Read More
God Is Not Willing That Any Should Perish — Are You? By Dynamic Church Planting International
What is your commitment to seeing that everyone has a chance to know Christ? God is not willing that any should perish. Do you have the same commitment? The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. ~ II Peter … Read More