Many of us have longstanding seemingly unanswered prayers and unfulfilled visions. Others experience a sense of calling that always feels a few more years away.What are we supposed to do as we wait on the Lord to answer prayers, fulfill his promises, and activate his...
For many people, January is a time to declutter and reorganize for the new year. We look at this as an opportunity to “reset” and begin a new year without the distraction that clutter brings to our lives.This is a great idea and not just for our offices, our cars, or...
As we walk into the new year, I have a sobering message about the spiritual warfare that we face. It won’t surprise any of you to hear me say that the Christian life is a fight. Whether you’re a new believer or you have been walking with God for a long time, you have...
One of the clearest articulations I’ve ever heard about the meaning of Christmas comes from an unlikely conversation between an angel and some shepherds. I say “unlikely” because most people don’t have conversations with angels, and shepherds usually aren’t the first...
What is forming you? Are you being informed by Scripture or something else? Whether we realize it or not, we are all being shaped by forces around us every moment of the day—the books that we read, the TV that we watch, the podcasts that we listen to, the news that we...
Bad theology makes ministry feel like we are working for God in order to earn his love, favor, and approval. The work-for-God mentality is one reason many ministry leaders feel like pack animals. On the edge of the burnout cliff, we schedule a weekly sabbath to rest...
