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The 3 Worst Things You Can Say to Someone Battling Cancer (and You’ve Probably Already Said Them)

Over the last few months, I’ve been awed by the outpouring of love, grace, and kindness from around the world in response to the...

What I Learned About Gratitude In My Garage

Recently, I pulled in from work a bit tired and stressed. As I was pulling into my garage, I felt my frustration rise to...

30 Ways You Can HEART Your Pastor

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. It's a great time to say "thank you" to anyone and everyone on your church staff, including volunteers. Here are...

Hope in the Heart of San Francisco

A few weeks ago, Michelle and I had the opportunity to be with Christian publisher David C. Cook in the heart of San Francisco...

The Secret to When You Don’t Get the Credit You Deserve

Leif, Hershey, and I have kind of a strange movie-going tradition. Instead of zipping out after the last scene, we remain seated and watch the...

What Happens After You Fall in Love?

Our society is obsessed with falling in love. Just watch any romantic comedy or listen to most love songs, the focus on love these days...

4 Secrets to Finding Joy Today

No matter what you’re experiencing, what circumstances you’re going through, you can lay hold of joy beginning right now. Here are 4 secrets to find...

Leading Wise: Setting Goals with Divine Guidance

When someone invests into the unique call that God has placed on your church, there’s no stopping them. They’re inspired by what the future...

The “Change Me” Prayer

I’ve always heard about it — in church, in counseling, in conversations I’ve eavesdropped on in coffee shops. You never try to change people in...

Comfortable in Your Own Skin

There’s a verse I read the other day that’s been messing with me. Proverbs 25:6 Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do...

The Fancy Thought That God Loves You

Quite-a-many people across our nation have heard someone tell them "Jesus loves you" or "God loves you very much" from a well-wishing passerby or...

When You’re Feeling Discouraged, Remember This

In case no one has told you lately, you are more. Let’s be honest. We all forget sometimes. In the busyness of life. In the demands...

“Come As You Are” in the Scriptures

Recently at a conference I was attending, I had a conversation with a worship pastor from another church where he insisted: “Sundays are for...

10 Things to Remember When You’re Having a Dirty Dog Bad Day

Maybe you’re having one of those days. You know. The one where you lost your keys, ran out of gas, juggled screaming kiddos, glances at a...

What Should Christians Do About Syria?

I am not a student of politics. I look at issues, I vote, I read the news. On occasion, I’ll show up to a...

5 Tips to Managing Your Back-to-School Calendar

What’s your favorite part of fall? The crisp autumn air? The crunchy, colorful leaves? Counting down until the Pumpkin Spice Latte becomes available? Yummo! For...

Feeling Stuck? Two Things to Help You Give It All (or Give It Something)

I was fairly certain I would never date again, let alone be married again. When you find yourself wrapped up in a crisis of an...

Bigger Than Your Past

One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the account of Joseph. Talk about a tumultuous past. Joseph was the youngest of twelve boys....

The Problem With Sin

Most of this year I’ve been out training around Australia training anyone who wants to learn how to share the gospel and make disciples. Every...

A Church Planting Movement is a Leadership Movement

So you’ve broken through and you’re beginning to connect with people, share the gospel and train disciples. You may be tempted to camp there for...

Sean Feucht, Eric Metaxas, and Russell Johnson Set To Lead ‘United...

On Thursday (April 25), political activist Sean Feucht will lead a “United for Israel March” at Columbia University alongside author Eric Metaxas and Pastor Russell Johnson of The Pursuit Church in Seattle, Washington.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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