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Faithfulness with Small Things Is the Precursor to Bigger Things

It was on a sunny Sunday afternoon some years ago that I experienced a life-altering moment. I was serving as the pastor of a small church in East Tennessee. To say things were challenging during that season of our lives would be an understatement. [...]
4 Steps to Hearing the Voice of God

Those who know my father will remember well his laughter ringing through the church sanctuary. But can they discern his mumble over the rhythm of the washing machine? Would they recognize the way his feet pound the floor when he enters a room? [...]
If Your God is So Good, Where was He?

I was eleven years old and someone asked me this question in reference to an unfortunate series of traumatic events that had occurred. I stood there speechless. I had no answer. “Why did God allow bad things to happen? Is He really good?” I thought to myself. [...]
3 Reasons Why Character is Important in the Ministry

God must work in us before He can work through us. Warren Wiersbe observed that “God is more interested in the workman than in the work. If the workman is what he ought to be, the work will be what it ought to be.” [...]
Take Heart

In this ever-changing world, there is a force that remains constant. While we say that gravity is a force drawing us toward the center of the earth, there is a supernatural force that draws our attention ever-heavenward through the power of the Spirit. [...]

The Hindrance of Us-ness

December 16, 2024

Frustrated, exhausted, and unable to catch my breath, I motioned to our praise team to endthe song early. I just couldn’t breathe! It was so hot! I looked out at the congregation, somestill bundled in [...]
The Heart of Worship

November 25, 2024
But as for Me

July 29, 2024

A Spoonful and a Feast

February 17, 2025

Four months. That’s all. Only four months of the prophet Haggai’s ministry was recorded in Scripture, but ironically his name means “Feast of Yahweh.” Such a menially measured amount of time feels more like a [...]
What Do You Do When You Feel Like Giving Up?

February 11, 2025
The Hindrance of Us-ness

December 16, 2024

What Do You Do When You Feel Like Giving Up?

February 11, 2025

We are in a season where the days are shorter, meaning that its darker outsider earlier. Often after we sign out of work and get settled in, the sun has set. Some of us may [...]
As You Have Said

December 23, 2024
A Very Urgent Matter

December 9, 2024

Man Is Part of the Miracle

July 23, 2024

The dust swirled around the man as he lay there before the Master. It was a familiar taste in his mouth. Being lame from birth, he often tasted the dust of the passersby as he [...]
Do You Even Want the Holy Ghost?

March 12, 2024
Conduits Vs. Cisterns

January 22, 2024

The Body of Christ

April 9, 2024

She was a prayer warrior, a soul winner, and the hostess with the mostest. Charisma and charm danced around her like a cloud of butterflies, and as I admired her life and ministry, I often [...]
Misery Loves Company

May 15, 2023
The Gift of Peace

March 20, 2023

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