QUESTION: Do you feel rich or poor?
The other day while at a Bible study, my friend, Roger (who’s also the leader), pointed out this verse in James: “Let …
The Grandfather Effect
How do you measure effectiveness in what you do? What are you really trying to accomplish? Where and how do you focus …
How to expose someone’s goodness
This is the seventh post in the Others-oriented fruit of the Spirit series. The topic is kindness. Get future posts delivered to …
How do I connect in a small group, Bible study?
Small group, Bible studies, especially the heavily interactive type, can make some people feel uneasy. Small groups can straight up scare some …
How your serving can solve 3 problems with small group studies
The other day, I read a post by Jason Wert at Spin The Axis about why he’s not a big fan of …
What I mean by “relationships”
Someone once asked me, “So, are you in a relationship?” I knew what she meant. “No,” I said. What I didn’t fully …
The deadly, #1 difference between you and your pastor in church
Question: What’s the #1 difference between you and your pastor? Your pastor spends part of his weekend attending Sunday morning services. He …
How to magnify someone’s kindness
If you’re joining from StumbleUpon, welcome! This is the sixth post in the Others-oriented fruit of the Spirit series. The topic is …
Johnny Depp taught me to serve others
Johnny Depp taught me that serving others is about serving others. Let me explain… A week and a half ago, I wrote …
NOW: The “get rich quick” trick for getting things done
I procrastinated my way through college. If I had an assignment, I didn’t start it until the weekend before it was due… …