Going through a constant barrage of troubles and difficulties in this life can lead to overwhelming feelings. Fears, anxieties, and discouragements can cause us to wonder where God is at. Yet, the Psalmist gives some insight into the prayer of faith when we feel alone.
Taking a moment to stop and consider all that God is, it’s hard not to praise him! We can praise him for his goodness, his…
Seasonal changes that happen in Oklahoma often come with dramatic events and challenging effects. The changing seasons bring storms, drastic temperature variations, and heightened allergy…
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Starting a new year and I have been reviewing some of my photos that I have taken over the past year. While it has been…
Finding Joy in the midst of difficult circumstances can be hard, even in ministry. How do you maintain your joy in spite of the circumstances? By looking at what God is doing inside and outside the church we can maintain a new perspective on the trials we face.
It is always during uncertain times that the foundations of the church are tested to see whether or not they stand. These foundations are often determined by what we believe, what we do, and how we respond to a world around us. it is important for the church to biblically evaluate the health of the church in order for it to be effective and in alignment with God‘s will in fulfilling it’s mission.
…it is easier to be angry and pithy than to be Christlike and on mission. Such outraged approaches are self-destructive. Some of them are even…
In our pursuit of happiness, are we pursuing the right things?
“When a movement develops around a dominant personality,” wrote J. Oswald Sanders, “the real test of the quality of his leadership is the manner in…
Continue reading → Our Responsibility to the Next Generation Leader
Every leader feels the need at one time or another for a tranistion to take place in their organization. Whether it is a church or…
Continue reading → Top Ten Reasons Pastors/Leaders Experience Difficulty in Transitions