Who’s the Boss?

Who’s the Boss?

In Romans 10, Paul penned the most important phrase in all of human history: “Jesus is Lord.” Our surrender (or resistance) to this truth means everything as leaders and disciples. But too often our familiarity with this statement results in us skipping over it and...
Leading during Dark Times

Leading during Dark Times

In 1 Samuel 22, David is in the cave of Adullam, fleeing from Saul. And at this moment, one of the worst times of his life, four hundred discontented men joined him. Today, we’ll look at the example of David in 1 Samuel 22 to make some applications for us as we lead...
Discovering the Heart of Parenting

Discovering the Heart of Parenting

Our culture can teach the message that children are a nuisance—a drain from more important things like our career, finances, relationships, or dreams. But that’s not how God views children—and not how we should view them either. Psalms 127 tells us that children are a...
What Is Blessing?

What Is Blessing?

One of the most misunderstood themes in the Bible is the concept of “blessing.” Too often Christians equate being “blessed” with attaining individual financial and career success and having the material possessions to show for it. Others swing the pendulum the other...
Far More

Far More

As you consider God’s call for you personally, for your church and/or campus ministry, or for your city, region, or nation—do you believe that God is able to do far more abundantly than you could ask or think?No matter what challenge you’re facing today, I want to...
The Cost of Sowing

The Cost of Sowing

Pastor Steve Murrell, president and cofounder of Every Nation, wrapped up our 2021 Build Conference by reminding us what we are to do when we go back to our cities and campuses: preach the Word of God.   Transcription: I mentioned on day one of this conference...