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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 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 [...]
Do You Even Want the Holy Ghost?

March 12, 2024
When You Serve In the Shadows

August 9, 2023

The End of Me… Is Not the End of My Story

May 13, 2024

A sole, lonely swirl of dust stirred at Ezekiel’s feet as he surveyed the desolate plain. Conspicuous heaps of debris and scrub brush encircled clumps of bones, scattered throughout the valley as far as the [...]
The Impact of Salt

April 22, 2024
The Body of Christ

April 9, 2024

The End of Me… Is Not the End of My Story

May 13, 2024

A sole, lonely swirl of dust stirred at Ezekiel’s feet as he surveyed the desolate plain. Conspicuous heaps of debris and scrub brush encircled clumps of bones, scattered throughout the valley as far as the [...]
Hand-Delivered

May 6, 2024
Down From the Heights

April 29, 2024

Do You Even Want the Holy Ghost?

March 12, 2024

“Do you even want the Holy Ghost?”“No.”Over the course of four days at youth camp, I watched as various adults approached one of the campers, praying with her to receive the Spirit. This girl, often [...]
Conduits Vs. Cisterns

January 22, 2024
Five Ways to Show the Love of Jesus to Your Community this Holiday Season

October 30, 2023

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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