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The 3rd Common Mistake James writes in chapter 4:17, “Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” The 3rd mistake to be aware of is...
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). “Those who...
Intentionality My mother often told me, “If you are going to get in trouble, get in trouble for trying to do something right.” That was pretty good advice 40+ years ago; and I think...
This time of year, many of us look around and feel a little post-holiday bloat. After Christmas, we have fuller closets, toy boxes, and waistlines. We sigh, and wonder where to put the extra stuff,...
"How can I help?" "Does the church need volunteers?" "I can lift things ... anything." In your ministry, you may come across individuals looking to serve the church...
I know God doesn’t have a calendar because He doesn’t need one. He’s already present everywhere and He knows all things. But it is an interesting thought and I’m going to...
Growing up, one of my favorite ways to pass the time was playing checkers. It was a quick game with little set-up needed, and I could find and train willing opponents easily. There were no fancy...
Okay, it's really a list of 15 ways to use social media. Utilizing Social Media Tools Let me start by saying that social media is simply another tool in your toolbox that can be used to...
Creating high quality artwork for a sermon series is easy… if you have a full-time staff of talented creative types, whose sole job is creating graphics and videos for worship. Up to a few...
WWJD - “What Would Jesus Do?” Do you remember that acronym from over 10 years ago? Seemingly everyone had it on their bumper stickers, t-shirts, bracelets, and readily available from...
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