“Plan to do the impossible (to you), and then yield yourself to God and give yourself to sacrificial prayer. You may find that when you touch God, He in turn will touch you, and you can touch the world.” – Dr. Elmer Towns
Growing Toward It – A Saturday Quote
“This life therefore is not righteousness, but growth in righteousness, not health, but healing, not being but becoming, not rest but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it, the process is not yet finished, but it is going on, this is not the end, but it is the road. All does not … Read More
Instrument in God’s Hands – A Saturday Quote
(Personal photo from my visit to the Billy Graham Museum, Wheaton College)
Quotes of the Week – Best of Twitter
Reminders of the power of language from Nelson Statistics show that people who curse in the workplace don’t get promoted as often. Ready to curb the curse? Pure language isn’t a requirement of a close walk with God; it’s a result. Curse words are verbal expressions of unfaithfulness that have grown directly out of the curse God put on sin. … Read More
Happy (Belated) 67th Yom Ha’atzmaut: Israel Independence Day
יום עצמאות It’s Israel’s Independence Day! YOM HA’ATZMAUT, which ended at sundown last night, commemorates Israel’s establishment as an independent Jewish state. Much like Americans on July 4th, Israelis celebrate the 5th of Iyar, according to the Hebrew calendar, with parades, fireworks and parties. An official ceremony is held every year on Mount Herzl, Jerusalem on the evening of Yom … Read More
Happy Easter from Nelson and the Church Leader Insights Team!
Just a quick post to wish you and your family a BIG Happy Easter! My team and I have been praying for you and your church this Easter. Without a doubt, this weekend has the potential to be the biggest and best Easter yet. Also, if you have a moment – say a prayer for me and all of our … Read More
Easter Sale – 115+ Resources HALF OFF!
I’m excited for this Holy Week and anticipating the Easter impact The Journey Church will make this Sunday. I’m also excited for you and your church’s preparation to make this the best Easter Sunday ever! I want to be sure you don’t miss a special opportunity to pick up some great resources (many we’ve been using at The Journey to prepare … Read More
The Most Frequent Burdens Pastors Face
Today’s guest post was written by Chuck Lawless, Professor of Evangelism and Missions and Dean of Graduate Studies at Southeastern Seminary. In my years of church consulting, I have spent hours talking to local church pastors. Much of the conversation revolves around church structure, vision, etc., but seldom does the conversation stay at that level. Pastors, it seems, long for … Read More
A Few Sincere Words – A Saturday Quote
“You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on life.” – Zig Ziglar
Inherent Power of Words – A Saturday Quote
“Words have an inherent power, a force capable of lighting one’s paths and horizons. Used correctly and positively, words are the first building blocks for success and inner peace. Used incorrectly and negatively, they are capable of undermining even the best of intentions.” – Stephen R. Covey