Summer is fast approaching and you have two options in your approach – plan in the summer or beg in the fall. The prevailing myth is that you can’t avoid the so-called “summer slump.” But I challenge you today – be careful about buying into those average ways of thinking. You CAN flatten that summer dip – and make sure … Read More
Watch Your Tongue: Patheos Book Club Q&A
The Patheos Book Club has just featured my new book Tongue Pierced, which focuses on the power of language to transform your life. Read on for a preview of my discussion on the book. I believe it was Mother Theresa, who said: “Words that do not increase the light of Christ, increase the darkness.” Would that be a good summary of … Read More
The RIGHT way to increase productivity (and it’s not energy drinks!)
I have a friend who used to have to drink 3 energy drinks a day – just to get through the demands of his day. Did it dramatically boost his productivity – how much he was able to accomplish? Not at all. He went into a cycle of adrenaline rush followed by massive caffeine-induced crash and at no point was … Read More
2015 Preaching Calendar Webinar – 6 New Times!
In case you missed what is now my most highly attended webinar – “Planning Your 2015 Preaching Calendar” – you have another opportunity next week! Thanks to an overwhelming response, I have opened up 6 more sessions – but hurry, before these also fill up! The first one starts January 13th at 11 a.m Eastern. And if you can’t make it, there are … Read More
Billy Graham & Louis Zamperini – The Story Behind the Film Unbroken
This guest post written by Cathy Lynn Grossman explains just how much is left out of the new movie Unbroken, a film about WWII hero Louis Zamperini. The movie will be released on Christmas day. Two October evenings in 1949 brought together an alcoholic war hero and a fiery young evangelist. From then on, neither would be the same. The preaching in that rented … Read More
Big HALF OFF Christmas Sale!
I want to be a blessing to you and your church this Christmas Week, so I’m giving you dozens of my most powerful training resources for up to 50% off in the BIG CHRISTMAS SALE! There are over 115 resources on sale and some as low as $14.95! Yes, I realize it might be tough to make your choices of … Read More
Last Chance to get my Best Books of 2014 – FREE!
Time’s running out for you to get the Best Books of 2014 list FREE! These are the “Best Books of 2014!” (with a couple of Honorable Mentions too) – out of 318 books that I read this year! And it’s FREE for you – TODAY only! Why this list? Because I know that leaders are readers – and I’m going to do everything I can to … Read More
Video: Grant Wacker on Billy Graham’s Shaping of Modern America
I’m excited to share the video below with you featuring Grant Wacker, author and expert in American religion, delivering a moving presentation on Billy Graham. Wacker has a powerful book out on Graham entitled “America’s Pastor: Billy Graham and the Shaping of a Nation.” More on that below . . . This year I’ve narrowed down over 318 books … Read More
What are the best books of 2014 for Pastors?
I admit – it’s hard sometimes to find the perfect books to read as a Senior Pastor. Every year I read through hundreds of books – and that includes a lot of misses too! But you don’t have to guess if your next book is worth your time. I’m excited to share my recommendations with you for the best books … Read More
My Top 10 Books of 2014!
With year-end activities in full swing (9 days to Christmas!) I know you’re short on time so I’m about to save you a bunch . . . If you share my passion for reading, you know that for every hour you have to devote to a good book, there are hundreds of choices to fill that time! And this year … Read More