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There are a variety of perspectives and views about the purpose and function of the church. We see a picture of a healthy and effective church as described by Luke who authored the book of Acts. The people were receptive… Continue Reading →
We sometimes have a tendency to focus on what we don’t have rather than what we do have. We may see talented individuals and exclaim, “I wish I could do what they do.” What we fail to recognize is that… Continue Reading →
There may be times in our lives when we’re unsure what to do. How do we decide an appropriate course of action? Tucked away in the book of Chronicles is a picture of a tribe of Israel who were able… Continue Reading →
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not… Continue Reading →
An effective body building program seeks to develop the overall health of the body to ensure that it functions at optimal health. The Apostle Paul described God’s blueprint to build His body – the Church, in his letter to the… Continue Reading →
Jeanne and I had the opportunity to attend the Freedom in Christ North American Summit conducted in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Freedom in Christ ministries exists to help people “lay aside every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles them so… Continue Reading →
Mark Batterson’s book, Whisper, gives practical advice on how to hear the voice of God. He illustrates the importance and necessity of hearing from God. We often invest time treating the symptoms while we’re ignoring the cause. Batterson asserts the… Continue Reading →
This morning I heard Steve Inskeep of NPR interview Jerry Falwell Jr., president of Liberty University, at the Republican National Convention. Inskeep asked Falwell about his support for Donald Trump, especially considering Trump’s personal life. Falwell responded, “Well, I think… Continue Reading →
Have you ever given someone a gift and then seen it ignored or even re-gifted? When you give a gift to someone else your desire is to see that it is appreciated and it is disheartening to see your gift… Continue Reading →
As you look at the teams that make it to the Super Bowl you find that they are well rounded with few weaknesses – this year we see the best offense of the NFL going up against the best defense of… Continue Reading →
A healthy small group can be a tremendous catalyst to your spiritual growth. You may wonder, “What do I look for in a healthy small group?” The Apostle Paul reveals several characteristics of a healthy small group in his letter… Continue Reading →
We were honored to have Bill Hybels speak at the five year anniversary at The Church at LifePark. (Hybels is the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, one of the most attended churches in North America. He is… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you think of the word hope? We often use hope to express a wish such as, “I hope it won’t rain today?” It is used to express a desire when there is a degree of… Continue Reading →
The Willow Creek Leadership Summit will impact more than 190,000 leaders in 105 countries and it will be broadcast live to more than 300 locations in North America on August 14 -15 2014. Over the next few months I will… Continue Reading →
This past week a team from LifePark traveled to a Church Planting workshop sponsored by The Cypress Project. It was a great opportunity to partner together with other churches to see how we could mobilize transformed people into a lost… Continue Reading →
