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In the parable of the four soils we see that the condition of the soil determines the fruitfulness of the seed. This parable reveals several of the hindrances to fruitfulness in our lives. The synoptic Gospels present this parable along… Continue Reading →
What does it mean to be made complete? This was the Apostle Paul’s passion as he discipled others, “We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in… Continue Reading →
The word reflect comes from Latin (reflexio) “a reflection,” literally “a bending back” from re- “back” + flectere “to bend”. From the mid 1600’s the meaning has also referred to “turning back one’s thought on some subject”. We live in… Continue Reading →
A Quiet Time is an opportunity for you to have an unhurried time of fellowship with God. This term describes the practice of having a daily appointment with the Lord, a time of communion with God through Bible study, meditation… Continue Reading →
Christmas is a time of reflection – looking back at the previous year and looking forward to the year to come. We have a great deal to be thankful for this year. We’ve moved! Thinking that our home in Columbia… Continue Reading →
The Power of a Half Hour by Tommy Barnett is a practical book on maximizing your productivity in thirty minute increments. Tommy Barnett is the senior pastor of Phoenix First Assembly of God who shares principles from his experience in ministry. The… Continue Reading →
When’s the last time your team devoted a day to professional development? This week we brought our staff together for an intense day of leadership development as we watched and discussed several sessions from the 2013 Willow Creek Leadership Summit…. Continue Reading →
DiscipleShift: Five Steps That Help Your Church to Make Disciples Who Make Disciples by Jim Putman, Bobby Harrington and Robert Coleman is an excellent resource for any church that is serious about fulfilling the great commission. The authors are experienced disciple… Continue Reading →
One of the spiritual disciplines that has helped me grow spiritually is that of memorizing Scripture. The Psalmist wrote, How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. With all my heart I have sought You; do… Continue Reading →
Are you rejoicing that you’re alive? I want to share with you a story that happened two days ago. I was at the intersection of Highway 17 which is a major six lane road with a speed limit of 45… Continue Reading →
Over thirty years ago I started my seminary studies at Columbia International University. Many of my fellow students said, “Make sure you take courses from Dr. Burchett.” I asked, “Which one?” They said, “It doesn’t matter, just sign up for… Continue Reading →
Here it is men – a straightforward guide to the inner lives of women. I must confess as I read that claim I thought of the apocryphal story of the man who found a magic lamp and was granted only one… Continue Reading →
Yesterday was a great day at Lifepark. Eighteen people from our three services were baptized! We have been preaching through Joshua and a couple from our church had a cross commissioned to be sculptured as a stone of remembrance based upon… Continue Reading →
This past week a team of five from The Church at LifePark attended the ReGroup Conference at the Buckhead Church in Atlanta. The Conference was inspirational with plenty of energy and great times of worship. The teaching sessions were filled… Continue Reading →
A cursory glance of the Bible reveals a number of admonitions against fear (one scholar has enumerated 366 commands not to fear). So what does it mean to fear God? The lack of understanding could be attributed to the limitations… Continue Reading →
