You were created on purpose with purpose. The bible undeniably teaches us that "...we are His [God's] workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them" (Ephesians 2:10). In short, you are [...]
It's a stronghold that slips into the recesses of your heart cloaked in promises of self protection. Like an expensive street drug it numbs your senses offering you a temporary escape from your current reality; all the while keeping it's destructive [...]
At Life Church International we have 7 Core Values. They're what I like to call the "DNA" of the ministry. Today it's my privilege to begin sharing these values with you. Before I get started though, there's something you need to know - [...]
When it comes to conflict the question isn't if you'll encounter any. The question is "how will you manage conflict when it comes your way?" When handled correctly, conflict can actually be the catalyst for personal growth and relational breakthrough. Below, [...]
Pain is often the entry point through which spiritual strongholds gain access to our lives. An unhealed wound becomes the gate the enemy uses to introduce deadly thinking and as a result, when life gets hard, we’re tempted to back away [...]
Perhaps the best definition of a stronghold is simply: Believing that a lie is true. The battle for our thoughts is such a reality that while teaching the Corinthian church a lesson on spiritual warfare, the Apostle Paul explained that if [...]
Nothing will sabotage the pursuit of your purpose like a bad attitude. It's a relational repellent that pushes healthy people away from you while drawing toxic relationships closer to you. You can have multiple doctoral degrees from the most prestigious universities or [...]
Which way do you go when either way could be the right way? The most challenging questions to answer in life typically aren't the ones surrounding matters of right and wrong, but between right and right. It's when either way could [...]
Today I want to highlight the difference between a Vision statement, Mission statement, and Core Values. These three are constantly confused with one another. I've seen mission statements called vision statements and vision statements called mission statements. When it comes to [...]
On my last Sunday as the Lead Pastor of Faith Community Church I wanted to share a couple of thoughts with you regarding what seems to be one of the most dreaded words in our culture: CHANGE. We oftentimes don't mind [...]
