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Critical Abilities, Part 5
Engaging the Power! In this final piece I want to present one more critical ability necessary for missional leaders to turn churches around and get them on the right track toward healthy growth. If …
May 10, 2012 - John Ewart
6 things you'll do well this weekend...
...and 6 things you may not get right. Yes, that's what I said, for every wonderful thing we do to prepare for worship there's probably an opposite, and maybe equal thing we get wrong. There is no …
April 23, 2012 - Doug Lawrence
Why Being At Peace With a Decision Isn't Always A Good Thing
There's no doubt that some decisions are bigger than others and we've all had our share of big "do I or don't I" decisions to make. Image: Jeroen van Oostrom / FreeDigitalPhotos.net We pray about it …
April 12, 2012 - Charlie Lyons
What Is Easter Hope?
Easter is a time to consider hope. This year I've been reading a book by David Steindl-Rast, Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer. He's a wise Benedictine monk. In a chapter on hope, Steindl-Rast …
April 6, 2012 - Margaret Marcuson
I'm Giving Up Worrying for Lent
I'm giving up worrying for Lent. I'm not a constant worrier, but I do have my list: the personal—my father's health, my children's future, my retirement funding. The daily—how will …
March 7, 2012 - Margaret Marcuson
Emergency Care when it's been one of those weeks
ARGGGHHHH! Yep, it's been of those weeks. Hardly a day off. Too much on your plate. Too many interruptions. Conflicts and complaints. Meetings, visits, and unexpected crises. Nobody's happy! And this …
February 2, 2012 - Mitch Todd
Is It Time to Rest?
When is it time to push, and when is it time to rest? The New Year is a time when our culture tells us to push on with those new resolutions, but winter is a time our bodies may want to slow down and …
January 19, 2012 - Margaret Marcuson
Do Empty Christmas Rituals Leave You Feeling "Bah humbug?"
Beaten down by the bazaar? Unsure about Santa in the sanctuary? Too much partying but not enough preparing? Don't let those "frivolous" holiday rituals turn you into a Scrooge this year. If your …
November 27, 2011 - Mitch Todd
6 quick-start ideas for a worship-stalled pastor
New worship service tomorrow night? Just wanna try something different? Gonna wing it? Good grief,what are you thinkin'!? Is this problem bigger than a breadbox? Last week I spent a wonderful hour …
November 10, 2011 - Doug Lawrence
30 Stewardship Offering Prayers for Church Worship Services
Some people wonder what to pray when they are asked to pray for the offering at church services. Below you will find 30 prayers based on the 30 day generosity devotional, 7 Keys to Open-Handed Living …
September 28, 2011 - Brian Kluth