What Does This Sign Say?
I love communication. I’m always asking myself, “What message does this give?” Sometimes, when I walk from my car to the auditorium of a church, I’ll think about all of the different messages a visitor might perceive when taking the same route. I pass this church from...
The Forgiveness Dispenser
Ever found yourself in a situation like this? You’re tempted. You want to look at that image, vent criticism, gossip, cross that line, bend the truth, or whatever it is your flesh wants to indulge in. But you hear the voice of the Holy Spirit saying, “Don’t go...
The Toxic Trio
Let's face it, if you're doing effective ministry, the devil hates it. In fact, he hates YOU. Leaders have a whole gang of enemies they must face in order to keep moving forward. It's not an easy job and there are perils around every corner. If the enemy can't get...
The Greatest
In our culture, it's so easy to become caught up in the game of appearances. What does my car say about me? What about my house? Am I perceived as successful? Smart? Or do people see me as needy? Do I look like I've made some bad decisions along the way or am I...
The Discipline of Discipline
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle "Discipline is freedom." Wrap your brain around that! I read through Foster's book with an equal amount of conviction and excitement about a disciplined life. I've always...
