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The Canary in the Coal Mine
We all need an early-warning system about the hazards of life. I woke up today thinking about how coal miners used to take a canary with them into the…
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5 Things You Can Expect When Jesus Is in the House
Churches all over the world claim to have Jesus "in the house," but sometimes there is scant evidence to support that claim. Mark 2:1-12 provides us with a vivid outline…
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It’s Time for the Church to Put ‘Boots on the Ground’
If you’re like me and watch too much TV news, you are probably getting quite tired of the phrase "boots on the ground." In nearly every speech the past few…
Posted inChurch Health & Growth Leadership
The Myth of Full-Time Ministry
I’ll never forget the day I knelt in prayer beside the bed in my college dorm room and popped the important question: "Lord, do you want me to serve You…
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12 Tips for Powerful Prayer Meetings
Sadly, church prayer meetings in the U.S. have largely gone the way of the dinosaur. Even when a church attempts to rouse God's people to come and pray, the results…
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Who Is Holding Your Rope?
If I asked you who was responsible for writing nearly half the books of the New Testament and over 30% of its content, you probably would say the apostle Paul.…