How Can Unmarried Christians Bless the Church?
Our impact and ministry for the kingdom of God does not start when we get married, nor when we are…
Category: Service
The Importance of a Personal Mission Statement (and How to Write One)
Mission statements are usually associated with companies and organizations. They are used to unite a team of employees behind a…
What Role Does Humility Play in Obedience? Learning from the Life of Saul/Paul
I recently had a conversation about how Saul—the persecuting Pharisee depicted in the New Testament—and Paul—the church-planting apostle who wrote…
Do Good for All People
The Apostle Paul frequently wrote on the theme of doing good for all people. When Paul talks about the freedom…
Biblical Examples of Servant Leadership
As disciples of Jesus, we are called to emulate the servant leadership he modeled during his earthly ministry, and Scripture…
5 Delicious Recipes—and 5 Ways to Serve Others this Holiday Season
Today, as I walked into the local craft store, I was immediately assaulted by the aroma of cinnamon pinecones while…
Becoming a Character Led Leader
Leaders are everywhere—in our homes, schools, offices, boardrooms, and government. And despite having access to more opportunities, training, connection, and…
The Generosity of Nehemiah
The World is Hurting I believe the world is hurting. One way that I think we can show our hurting…
What the Bible Says About Peace
The world is desperate for peace. Peace is something we’ve been seeking forever, really, and we have tried all kinds…
Living as “Sent Ones”: Apostles, Disciples
Just as Jesus sent his 12 disciples, he is now sending all of his followers to do this work. Jesus…
When Encouragement Comes Full Circle
When we serve without an emotional break, we can easily overload and spill over into a melted mess. The same…
Pray First, Plan Second
It was Jesus’ habit to pray first and plan second. That approach led him to preach, to lead, and to…