Leading through depression The truth is that pastors and ministry leaders deal with depression but are often the last to realize it or at least, the last to admit it. In fact, in Dr. Gary Lovejoy’s book A Pastor’s Guide for [...]
Grace & Holiness Grace in many Christian circles has become mysteriously controversial. For those brought up in any sort of holiness tradition (like I was), you’re probably even more susceptible to the systemic suspicion that’s aroused if the word grace [...]
I've got an axe to grind. It drives me absolutely crazy when I hear people bad mouth their spouse. I just don't understand it. Whether it's done in private or in public; using your words to tear down the person your [...]
What’s the first question most people ask when they’re introduced to someone? “What do you do for a living?” In other words, let me size you up based on the perceived importance of your job. The Identity Roller Coaster There’s a [...]
Fear has a way of making average look attractive . . . but you weren’t created to be average. For every step you take towards your purpose, fear will be right there trying to push you backwards. It’ll tempt you to [...]
Pain blurs vision. Whether it’s your vision for life, marriage, family, or the pursuit of your purpose - no matter which part of your heart the pain is touching, stormy seasons have a way of causing us to view life through [...]
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 [...]
