As churches and church leaders in America in the 21st century, we have been entrusted with a wealth of material resources in comparison to much of church history and much of the world. Through his writings years ago, Ambrose of Milan offers timeless wisdom on how to wield the church’s wealth to show mercy to…
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7 Principles of Wisdom from the New CSB He Reads Truth Bible
For the last several years I have been using the Christian Standard Bible for my personal studies, sermon prep, and when teaching. The following helpful and encouraging article about wisdom is from the new CSB He Reads Truth Bible, designed to foster a growing affection for God and His Word and to increase biblical literacy….
4 Voices About the Power of the Word in Our Lives and Churches
Earlier this week I was sharing some stories of transformation I am aware of taking place in our church. And those stories are connected to people who are new to the faith spending time in the Scripture. As we talked, we reflected on the reality that the Word does a work on us. The Word…
A New Term: Omnichannel Church
Last week Dave Adamson wrote a compelling article on the future of the church based on the digital tools that church leaders now have at their disposal. He applied the term “omnichannel” to church practice, and his article was the first time I have seen someone do so. Dave does this type of work with…
Hope for the Prodigal: Colin’s Story
I love stories that are reflections of the ultimate Story—the story that God welcomes sinners to Himself. One of the most popular stories that Jesus told is the story commonly referred to as the story of the prodigal son. Most of us can identify with the story because we see in ourselves the proclivity to…
4 Ways to Develop Bible Skills for Kids
New research conducted by Lifeway Kids and LifeWay Research and published in Jana Magruder’s book, Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith, identified childhood indicators of spiritually mature adults. The statistical analysis revealed 15 key components that were consistently present in the lives of kids who grew into adults who continued in the faith and maintain a vibrant relationship with the Lord.
3 Cruel Christian Clichés for Graduates
It’s graduation season and your mailbox is likely filled with graduation invitations and pictures. Your church has likely asked graduates to stand and be recognized or marched them across the stage as proud family members took photos and celebrated/mourned the ending of an important season in their lives. It is an exciting time for graduates….
6 Important Reminders for Leaders from Proverbs
The Bible is not a self-help book given to us to help us become better people, better leaders, or better at whatever it is we attempt. If it is about leadership, it is about God’s rule and reign and His relentless pursuit of people. At the same time, the Bible is incredibly practical and offers…
[GIVEAWAY] 3 Reminders for Reading Your Bible Well
I am honored to lead the Resources Division at LifeWay and serve with a team of leaders who are passionate to serve the Church in her mission of making disciples. Each Wednesday, I share the heart behind one of the resources our team has developed and give an opportunity for you to register to win a free copy of…
[GIVEAWAY] Praying the Bible for Your Family
I am honored to lead the Resources Division at LifeWay and serve with a team of leaders who are passionate to serve the Church in her mission of making disciples. Each Wednesday, I share the heart behind one of the resources our team has developed and give an opportunity for you to register to win a free copy of…