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Monday, February 26, 2018

Monday's Catch: "Why Do You Work?


Why Do You Work?

I find the start of the answer in Psalm 104. Psalm 104 is a reflection on creation and maybe even a further reflection on the flood of Genesis 6–8. We see the psalmist poetically describing not just God’s creation of the earth and of all creatures, but we also see God’s intimate work in sustaining His creation and the creatures He made (vv. 1–13). Read More

Seven Rules for Raising Money in the Church

Raising money in the church is a complicated issue, but it’s not an issue to avoid. In this article, I want to talk about seven stewardship principles, while encouraging you to take practical action steps to lead your church to generosity. Read More

3 Strategies for a Long Lasting Ministry

Here are three strategies for spending time with God that will help make your time with God more effective and your ministry good for the long haul. Read More

Five Reasons Many Pastors Struggle with Depression

...the primary purpose of this post is to explain the precipitating factors to depression. More clearly, these are the five primary causes pastors identified as the reasons behind their depression. Each of the causes is followed by a direct quote from pastors who shared with me their struggles. Read More

10 Ways to Help Your Church Remember Your Sermon on Monday

I’ve done it as a listener, and you probably have, too. By time Monday rolls around and the week cranks up, you’ve already forgotten yesterday’s sermon. If you’re a preacher or teacher, here are some ways to help your hearers remember what you’ve taught them long beyond your presentation.... Read More

Resources to Prepare Your Worship Team

You’ve got your pastor’s outline. Creativity is flowing. You know exactly what songs, where, and when to use them. But now….how do I get the right resources for my team? Read More

Killing Sin Does Not Make You New

Killing sin is essential to the Christian life, but it’s not the essence of the Christian life. When Christ calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow him — and he does summon us to deny ourselves — he does so that we “may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10). What we put on is far greater than anything we put off or leave behind. Read More

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