Every week church communities gather to worship. Worship includes singing; the vocalizing of praise and gratefulness, the words spoken to tune that can be declaration of rich theology and truth. People have varied emotions about singing but for the people of God singing has always been significant, powerful and formational. Songs can put words into our mouths that remind our hearts… Read more »
How we handle differences can reveal how we are maturing spiritually! Differences are a testing ground for how we respond to challenges, to opinions strongly stated, and to disagreements. Differences need not bring division, but they can. In fact, when those disagreeing begin to polarize, they may “reach” for other proofs or substantiations. That was happening in the church in… Read more »
It is not uncommon for me to hear the Lord speak to me. Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice…” Obviously He has a voice, and that voice can be heard. Sometimes it comes in scripture reading. Other times in prayer. And then there are times when Jesus just seems to speak. July 30, I created extra time to meet… Read more »
I knew the conversation would be hot, filled with emotion and “sides”. In preparation, I sat with the Lord to quieten my soul. A key factor in “hot” moments is the ability to listen. When our emotions run high, reaction typically trumps responding. As I sat in reflective prayer, the Lord put in my heart John 17. This is considered… Read more »
Read through I Timothy chapter one – but read it differently. How does Paul “lead” Timothy? This is a personal letter we are invited into by the Lord. Most of us read scripture from the vantage of how we may be taught in our lives without the full power of entering the story and becoming the characters. Sit in Paul’s… Read more »
Culture and Ministry Ken’s sweet spot Ken’s stretched impact Ken’s challenging area Jeffery’s Sweet Spot Jeffery’s stretched impact Jeffery’s challenging area Macy’s sweet spot Macy’s stretched impact Macy’s challenging area Time——————————————————————————————–> As leaders, our lack of culture shift and cultural awareness often opens us to missing what is really going on and then we get “hooked” as leaders into the… Read more »
“You Can Grow a Church and Never Make a Disciple!” That statement by Mike Breen should send shock waves through the mind of every church leader – and yes, the statistics support this eye opening statement. Being a disciple is about following Jesus, and if we do that, we end up in some odd places – like at a party… Read more »
The moment you step into your calling your whole life fills with majesty! Calling is an expression of the reality of Colossians 1:16, that everything and every person was created by Jesus and for a divine purpose! Calling is a way to gather up all of our life events, the strengths we have and the experiences we wish we did… Read more »