President Washington’s Prayer
President Washington's Prayer This is a challenging season for our nation and for the world. Entire nations are reeling from leaders who will not seek Almighty God. The laws of...
Wild Goats of En Gedi
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi. Then Saul took three...
7 Reminders for Ministry Workers
Do you remember why you first got into the Lord's work? In the early days of our Christian service there was a beautiful humility and sincerity about serving Christ. It...
Christians You Should Know: George Washington
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” – Proverbs 29:2 A Snapshot of the Life of George Washington: Born:...
Christians You Should Know: William Wilberforce
"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." - Galatians 6:9 A Snapshot of the Life of William...
The Real Need of America
The Real Need of America We are in a time of national turmoil. Rumors are swirling, tempers are flaring, and feelings of anticipation and dread are filling many minds and...
5 Pieces of Advice I Was Given
In nearly twenty years of serving on a church staff I sat in hundreds of staff meetings and training sessions. Some were functional and others were philosophical. One of the...
7 Ways Leaders Can Make the Most of a Church Meeting
Just because we assemble with God's people does not necessarily mean that God's Word is given or that God's glory is priority. Leading a church meeting is a tremendous responsibility....
Thank God for Laborers!
Labor Day came about in the midst of the turmoil of the Industrial Revolution. From the beginning it was a holiday for working people. In our day we cannot fathom...
Pray Your Way Through Social Media!
All of life is better when we pray our way through it. Prayer is the means by which we stay in constant contact with God and it enables us to...
5 Books To Read On Great Leaders
Leadership has become a buzzword in our culture. Without a doubt there can be an unhealthy, man-centered, humanistic emphasis on leadership. Yet a careful student of history must admit that...
Stop Blaming The Pastor
We all want someone to blame. When things go wrong in life - and they inevitably do - it is human nature to point the finger at someone else who...
How To Pray For The President
Yesterday I opened the USA Today to find a full page ad with the names of a wide range of religious leaders calling for a day of prayer for our...
The Most Important Characteristic of A Staff Member
For nearly two decades I had the joy of serving on the staff of a wonderful church and college. After the first few years I had the responsibility of not...
