When Busy Becomes Too Busy: The Essential Business of Staying Connected to Your Heart
A few weeks ago, as I was talking with one of my mentors, my answer to a question she asked me left me in...
Why Do You Believe in God?
Great thoughts pertaining to the question "Why Do I Believe in God?" Fact, Faith or Emotion?
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Church Stickier
Geoff Surratt offers a practical guide to attract, connect and retain new attendees in your church.
Top 5 Lies Christians Believe
One would assume that because Christians are followers of the Truth, that we would be less susceptible to such lies.
God Is at Work: The Jet Fuel of Evangelism
"In our Christian lives, and in evangelism in particular, our job is to be faithful."
3 Reasons I Love the Next Generation
It's been on my heart this past year to connect with young godly leaders on social media. There are so many amazing young people...
If Your Default Answer to ‘How Are You?’ Is ‘Busy,’ Read This
Ever have those days where you feel like you can’t get anything done? Where with every tick of the clock, your list continues to g.e.t.l.o.n.g.e.r.?
Here...
4 Questions to Ask When You Heard from God
A few years ago, Leif and I visited the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. When we checked into a hotel near the historic...
The Strategic “Yes” and The Liberating “No”
During our course “Personal Well Being and Spiritual Formation” at Bethel Seminary, leadership coach (and friend) Michael Warden and I have enjoyed our time with some amazing leaders...
God Wants to Use All of Us by Greg Laurie
Who is called to “go into all the world and preach the gospel?” If you are a Christian, you are! We are! Jesus said,...
God May Answer Your Prayer in Surprising Ways. Here’s Why.
You may be living in-between. That time of waiting for what’s next, but not knowing when and if it will come.
In-between jobs. In-between relationships. In-between...
How to Pray When You’re Too Stressed to Know How
Let me introduce you to my friend, Bonnie. Bonnie Gray is author of Finding Spiritual Whitespace, garnering starred review praise from Publisher's Weekly, as one of the Top 6...
Who Gets to Be Saved? Everyone Who Believes
The gospel (the good news that Jesus died for sin and rose again to redeem and reconcile people to God) is good news, but...
What I’m Learning About Fatherhood and Life
Another Father’s Day is quickly approaching. That day and what it represents has certainly changed for me over the years. Sure it’s still a...
5 Reasons to Join an Online Bible Study
What do you do about your weekly small group when your schedule gets crazy?
You can’t find a small group that meets on the only...
8 Fresh Ideas for Your Next Spring Retreat
We had the privilege of being part of some amazing retreats and events this spring.
Here are a few fresh ideas to help you spruce...
The Wisdom of Bill on Movement Catalysts
Steve Smith asked Bill*, a father of modern Church-planting movements, what characteristics he sees consistently in men and women that God is using to...
4 Powerful Ways to Fight with Joy Today
People fight adversity with many tools. Anger. Sadness. Denial. Frustration.
But my weapon of choice for this fight is joy.
I’ve been trying to fight with...
Selfie: Pics of Myself by John Burke
Today we started a new series at Gateway Austin on capturing who we really are.
You can watch or listen to the entire message here: www.gatewaychurch.com/podcast.
John Burke shared at...
Sick of Letting ‘Worry,’ ‘Anxiety,’ and ‘Fear’ Define Who You Are? Read This.
If you’ve ever driven down the highway in the south, you’ve probably seen kudzu.
This twining plant has stems that can extend from any node...
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‘I Still Believe’ Tops List of Romantic Movies for 2020
Upcoming Christian movie “I Still Believe” tops Seventeen.com’s list of “7 Most Romantic Movies Premiering in 2020.” “I Still Believe,” the #1 movie on...
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Megan Fate Marshman: What If What You Think Your Ministry Needs...
"Listen a lot," is Megan Fate Marshman's advice to ministry leaders. This week, Megan shares how conducting an "Ephesians 4" ministry honors God and creates space for people to feel valued and truly own what they believe.
