Organic Outreach Encouragement…For the Middle of the Week – Try Something
When it comes to new outreach ideas, events, and programs, many pastors and their church boards can get nervous about taking risks. We tried that back in 1964 and it did not work. We’re never trying that again. If we do that, it could mess …
Read MoreDraw Near to God…Thoughts for a Monday Morning – Control Your Body
In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 the apostle Paul talks about running the race to get the prize and engaging in strict training to win a crown. He paints a picture of how hard people work to win a wreath that will wilt and get a trophy …
Read MoreLeadership Challenge…Heading Into the Weekend – The Power of No
Your life will be defined as much by your no’s as your yes’. No matter who you are, it is critical that you learn to say, “No.” As life fills up and schedules become busy, this becomes more and more important. I don’t know a …
Read MoreOrganic Outreach Encouragement…For the Middle of the Week – Pray for Other Local Churches
Many years ago, the founding pastor of Shoreline Community Church, Howie Hugo, decided to pray for one local church every week. But, this went beyond his personal times of prayer…he did it in the weekend worship services! I have been pastor of Shoreline Church for …
Read MoreDraw Near to God…Thoughts for a Monday Morning – How Much Do I Love You
When we love God, we love His people. When we love God’s people, we will sacrifice for them. I have been reading the book of 1 Corinthians each morning for a couple of weeks (and also reading the NIVAC commentary by Craig Blomberg on this …
Read MoreLeadership Challenge…Heading Into the Weekend
Respond to E-Mails OK, this will be short and sweet. I have discovered something consistent in high-level leaders. Here it is. They respond to E-mails right away. It does not take much, just a quick acknowledgement that you got it. I use short responses such …
Read MoreOrganic Outreach Encouragement…For the Middle of the Week
Pray for Someone Next time you are in a restaurant, let your server know that you will be saying a prayer for your meal when it comes. Tell him or her that you would be honored to lift up any prayer they might have as …
Read MoreDraw Near to God…Thoughts for a Monday Morning
Worship Has To Stay on Our Radar I was shocked! Some things will shock us by their presence and others catch our attention when they are absent. In this case, it was the absence of a very critical part of the Christian life that grabbed …
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