“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” –Romans 8:28 (NLT)
Schuller on Attempting Greatness
“I’d rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed.” – Robert H. Schuller, pastor, evangelist, author, and motivational speaker September 16, 1926 – April 2, 2015
A Closer Look at the 3-Step Process of Biblical Forgiveness
Once you understand what forgiveness is not, forgiving becomes easier. But how exactly do you go about it? You can begin by working through the three-step process of biblical forgiveness: Remember How Much You Have Been Forgiven Release the Person Who Hurt You Reestablish the Relationship, as Much as Possible Let’s take a closer look at each of the three … Read More
The Call to Expand God’s Kingdom: The Principle of Learn and Return
The Principle of Learn and Return is one of my all-time favorite principles. The idea behind it is that when you come across something that benefits the work of the Kingdom, you share it. When you learn something, you pass the knowledge along to the other leaders around you. When you embrace the abundance mentality and realize that sharing with … Read More
Raising Leaders
“But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.” – Exodus 18:21 (NLT)
Wagner Defines Holiness
“Holiness is not to love Jesus and do whatever you want. Holiness is to love God and do what He wants.” – C. Peter Wagner, theologian, missionary, writer, teacher, and church growth specialist
Made to Move: How to Have Better Physical Health
We were made to move. Our bodies were created for physical activity. God never intended for us to sit all day, overfilling our stomachs and letting our systems atrophy. But sedentary lifestyles have become the norm. The typical American is sedentary 60 percent of their waking hours. This lack of physical activity is associated with a number of health problems, … Read More
Expanding God’s Kingdom: Tithing in the Local Church
Often people question not the amount of a proper gift but where it should be given. Some people believe they should be able to distribute their tithe as they see fit. They want to control how their money is spent. If they aren’t happy with the way their local church handles its finances, they think they should have the freedom … Read More
Leading with Integrity
“He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands.” – Psalm 78:72 (NLT)
Roy Fish on Evangelism
“Evangelizing in the church is like fishing in a bathtub: it’s terribly convenient, but you don’t catch much.” — Roy Fish (February 7, 1930 – September 10, 2012) was an American preacher who is best known as a longtime professor of evangelism at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) in Fort Worth, Texas. He was known for his passion for personal … Read More