Jesus’ birth was a gift. His life and ministry were manifestations of giving, starting with the Wedding Feast of...
Church Health, Church Leadership, Discipleship
Healing Hurting Women…
May 22, 2024
I was teaching a Bible study for women in our new church. Nine women were present. Four of us had been married just...
Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Profiles of the Heart
May 10, 2023
You have all seen social media profiles. For all the talk today against “profiling,” we are all self-identified by our...
Church Health, Church Planting
6 Things Church Planters Can Learn From Ducks
Jun 16, 2022
Many years ago we were visiting with some friends in their home having dinner. His father, who was a Pastor, happened...
Church Leadership, Church Planting
Are You Making The Most Of First Impressions?
Oct 30, 2019
First impressions are so important. Sometimes they’re so strong that they can’t be erased from the mind. Years ago...
Church Leadership, Church Planting
One Question All Church Leaders Must Answer
Jul 15, 2019
From the Editor: This article was published years ago, but the importance of this content rings truer than ever and...
Church Leadership, Church Planting
Whatever Happened To Hospitality?
Jul 9, 2018
Is hospitality a lost art? Has “We’d love to have you come over to our home” been replaced by “Let’s eat out.” Is...
Facing The Odds In Church Planting
Nov 18, 2013
We live and minister in the Raleigh, NC area. Our part of the state has not been affected by the economic downturn as...
Church Leadership, Church Planting
Is The Modern Church Planting Movement “Elitist”?
Jul 31, 2013
Last time I wrote about 6 Things Church Planters Can Learn From Ducks. Today, however, I might just ruffle some...
Church Leadership, Church Planting
Holding Out For King Charming
Apr 29, 2013
I have been teaching women for almost 40 years. I’ve seen it all, the joy and the heartache. I’ve seen what happens...
Tending The Sheep
Mar 28, 2013
We say we love the Lord but do we love God’s people? We have a saying that we have half-jokingly used over the years,...
What Will Your Legacy Be?
Jan 28, 2013
My Mother died this week. She was 96 years old. She lived a very full life having buried 2 husbands and having a...