Circles > Rows
The ways that we arrange our chairs within the spaces we meet can enhance or impede the effectiveness of relational connections. As we try to …
Fall Ministry
As we return to full-blown Fall ministry, we will no doubt see an influx of new visitors. Visiting a church can be psychologically stressful and …
The Empty Stadium – Vlog
Kids ministry leaders, I hope this mini-vlog encourages you to keep praying for the empty chairs in your churches. Thank you for serving your kids and …
It Starts With Our Hearts
God has a lot to say about our hearts. Your heart reveals who you truly are; your authentic self. Everything you do flows from your heart (Proverbs …
Roll the Credits
I recently had the opportunity to take my two teenage sons to see the new Top Gun: Maverick movie. More accurately: They took me. The boys had both …
Fixing our Firsts and Lasts
Our phones are an amazing device that many of us have completely come to take for granted. There’s more processing power in your smartphone than NASA …
Calling All Doubters: Why Christians Should Welcome Skeptics
Thomas gets a bad rap in Christian circles. The dude was a disciple. He walked with Jesus. Surely, he brought a lot more to the table than one day of …
A New Approach to Volunteers: 5 Tips for Getting a Y.E.S. in a Culture of N.O.
Many ministries are still reeling from the losses that they experienced in the wake of the COVID pandemic that closed their doors in 2020 and 2021. …
Seek and Pursue
At some point in time, we became a chalkboard family. We have more than one large framed slate on the walls in our house, and my wife, Cris usually …
The Shoes you Choose
You can tell a lot about a person‘s plans for the day by looking at their feet. Work boots or wing tips? High heels or high tops? Sneakers or loafers? …
Seeing the People on Your Path
My 15 year old son, Tyson, runs cross country. I’ve never been a runner and don’t understand the joy he feels when he runs, but I certainly admire his …
Hand to Heart: Keeping Micro-reminders of God’s Word Before Your Eyes.
If writing on your skin with a Sharpie is bad for you, I may be headed in a bad direction. I have developed a habit of writing Scripture references in …
