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- 1. Why All Church Members Need a Little Bit of Legalism
- Legalism is a bad term. It implies someone is living by a list of rules, though violating the spirit and intent of those rules. Years ago, a lady in my church told of a conversation she had with her sister-in-law. ...
- Created on 30 October 2019
- 2. Pastor, Seminary Can Only Do So Much for You
- Ruth Bell Graham once said many wives are frustrated from expecting their husbands to be to them what only Jesus Christ can be. That same principle works in so many directions. Many a pastor is disappointed ...
- Created on 02 October 2019
- 3. It's Time to Stop Wrestling With the Spirit of Hostility
- ... n The Desert. Mikel French has challenged spiritual awakening all across America, where many celebrations extended into multiple weeks, and has conducted celebrations in France, Sweden, Russia, Romania, Po ...
- Created on 30 September 2019
- 4. Why the Church Should Embrace a Missionary Identity
- As Christians, I believe we should always be more driven by our missionary identity than we are by our national identity, our political identity, our environmental identity, our social identity or even ...
- Created on 20 September 2019
- 5. How You Can Find Blessings in Your Suffering
- I would do anything to receive a greater anointing of the Holy Spirit. One might say that seeking a greater anointing is almost all I live for—rightly or wrongly. I used to say that I would gladly push ...
- Created on 10 September 2019
- 6. A 5-Step Plan to Teach Your Church to Love the Bible
- A good chunk of your congregation doesn't open the Bible except on Sunday mornings. A 2017 survey by LifeWay Research found that of people who attend church regularly, only 39% try to read something in ...
- Created on 27 August 2019
- 7. This Proven Spiritual-Growth Tool Can Transform Your Church ...
- I know a proven tool that will transform your church. That tool is a spiritual growth campaign. I've seen God use campaigns repeatedly at Saddleback Church. They have helped us grow from two members t ...
- Created on 31 July 2019
- 8. 3 Ways to Start Your Day by Hearing From God
- ... o partnership with Him. I'm ready. Are you? You're beautiful. I see Jesus in you. Have a great week! Mikel French has challenged spiritual awakening all across America, where many celebrations extend ...
- Created on 23 July 2019
- 9. How This Mental Shift Can Lead to Your Peace and Happiness
- ... ne thing we need to thrive spiritually: freedom. Now, I can do this! I could never do it before because I was too broken, too sinful, too oppressed and frankly, too discouraged by my own failures. But ...
- Created on 18 July 2019
- 10. 6 Simple Choices to Help Ease Family Pain
- ... for practical help. 4. Go for counseling if necessary. We all need wisdom from trained professionals who are able to offer mental, emotional and spiritual guidance. 5. Find a Scripture verse that holds a pro ...
- Created on 18 July 2019
- 11. Why It's Better to Be Real Than Good in Ministry
- Sometimes we look for professionals to help us learn things. I was once on a flight that was diverted from John Wayne Airport to LAX, which prompted a wave of sighs from passengers as well as a conversation ...
- Created on 12 July 2019
- 12. The High Price of Rebellion Against the King
- Under a kingdom form of government, the word of the king is paramount. People prosper or perish based on the favor of the king. As such, the king is responsible for everything in the kingdom. The protection ...
- Created on 09 July 2019
- 13. Have You Discovered the Spiritual Blueprint for Your Home? ...
- Did you know we are all in the construction business? You might think you are a teacher, a nurse, a lawyer, a mother or a clerk, but that's not all you are. You are also a master builder—make no mistake ...
- Created on 05 July 2019
- 14. How Daniel's 2,600-Year-Old Prophecy Prepares You for Everyday Kingdom Living
- The Lord has foreordained earthly kingdoms from before the foundation of the world. He created the universe and all things therein. He establishes and removes earthly kings. He determines the boundaries ...
- Created on 02 July 2019
- 15. 3 Questions to Discern if Your Church Is Producing Enemies of God
- The Parable of the 10 Minas is illustrative of key kingdom principles (Luke 19:11-27). A mina was a unit of money equal to about 100 days of labor. In the parable, a nobleman was going to a far country ...
- Created on 25 June 2019
- 16. A Sound Piece of Advice for Christians Stuck Indoors—And in Their Faith
- It's that time of year when all of creation is breaking out into unsolicited yet glorious song! The birds are boldly tweeting their little hearts out in my backyard. The lilies are brilliantly yellow and ...
- Created on 19 June 2019
- 17. Win the Battle for That Visitor's Soul With This Strategic Growth Secret
- In my last article, I shared with you three growth secrets your church can use to reach adults. (Click here to read that article.) Now, I want to share with you another growth secret that will make a huge ...
- Created on 14 June 2019
- 18. 3 Strategic Growth Secrets to Get People Flocking to Your Church
- We are on to something. At first glance you may find yourself thinking: This isn't anything new, been there and done that. Or how about this one: There is no "one size that fits all." Actually, there is. ...
- Created on 14 June 2019
- 19. Powerful Ways to Disrupt Consumer Christianity in Your Church
- It's no secret that North American Christianity has a ring of consumerism to it. It can be a self-centered, "what will you provide for me" religion that invites churchgoers to move from church to church ...
- Created on 03 June 2019
- 20. You'll Find Total Surrender Between These 2 Moments in Your Life
- I am a woman of extremes. There are moments in life when I think I can do it all. I've got this! I can grab that infamous tiger by the tail, climb a daunting mountain or two and skip through the wilderness ...
- Created on 30 May 2019
