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Some people describe church as boring. At times, maybe, but the following stories happened to real people in the church I serve. Similar stories could be told by most any church. Boring? No way! A woman was devastated when she unexpectedly found herself in the middle of a divorce. She Read more…
Several years ago, I posted a question on Facebook: Why are so many people, especially young people walking away from church and/or God? I received many answers. Here are two examples: Mike – I either was always saved or getting saved, until I learned how to fake it! It wasn’t Read more…
Thanksgiving Day, offers the opportunity to pause and reflect. Paul, wrote: “You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs Read more…
Last week, I asked: How do we take God’s amazing grace outside our church walls? How do we focus more on bearing fruit for Christ? How can I present myself more as a fellow-pilgrim rather than an expert? How can you be an activist, whose actions speak louder than words? Read more…
Gabe Lyons, author of The Next Christians met Rev. Billy Graham at his home in Montreat, NC. Gabe shared some of the work they were doing in third world countries. Rev. Graham reflected on everything, he shared with him, smiled and said: “Back when we did those big crusades in Read more…
Before becoming a pastor, I managed an automobile dealership which involved spending a good portion of my time training and leading sales people. At least once a week, there was a sales meeting with demonstrations, stories, times of sharing and teaching moments. I always wanted the meeting to be motivational Read more…
It’s no secret that most churches in America are declining. Thom & Joani Schultz, authors of “Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore” provide alarming statistics. • Every year more than 4000 churches close. Every year approximately 1000 churches start. Of 350,000 churches across America, only some small and Read more…