I live in Pittsburgh and we got nearly 20″ of snow over the weekend. Today, the roads were quiet and deserted. It seems like our normal routine goes out the window when rare events occur. It’s ok to arrive late to work, stop signs are optional, and the lines on the road mean nothing when there is only room for a car and a half to scoot through two piles of snow on either side of the road.
Are you Teachable
Having a heart that is moldable and teachable is essential to having a successful walk with God. Not only do we need to be taught by God’s Word, but by the men and women who bring that message to us. Click here to check out some thoughts on teachability from guest blogger Scott Rodgers at LifeChurch.tv.
Cultivating The Heart
The more I read the “red letters” in the gospels, the more I wish I could have sat amongst the multitudes and listened to Jesus teach the people. I love and admire his compassion for the crowds and how He desired to teach them not just Christian things but lessons needed for everyday life. The [...]
Closing The Service With Care
Sometimes I think that we don’t realize the impact the last 5 minutes of the Sunday service has on the congregation. I think that James MacDonald from Harvest Bible Chapel describes it well in the video included from his blog. Whether it is a song, prayer or even an exhortation, we must realize that the message [...]
Making A Difference
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I just came across this video and was really inspired. As a leader in a church, it can be difficult to know if what you are doing is making a difference. Often times we try to quantify our work with conversion statistics or attendance numbers. We even do surveys and questionnaires. I come from the marketing [...]