3 Reasons Rhythms are Crucial for Discipleship
We are designed for discipleship, which means we are designed for rhythms. But this foundational reality is at times ignored to the detriment of spiritual formation. Here are 3 reasons rhythms are ...
4 Marketplace Leadership Sayings That Don’t (Fully) Apply in Ministry
Augustine articulated that “all truth is God’s truth.” When a true leadership principle is discovered in the marketplace, the author of that principle is God Himself, whether the people who discove...
3 Ways Context Matters When Studying Scripture
Try to define the word “run.” It sounds simple—until you try to pin it down. Does it mean “move your feet quickly”? Does it mean “dripping paint”? Does it mean “turn on the air conditioner”? The wo...
2 Ways to Know You’re Leading Out of Gospel Security
I stepped off the stage and entered the room backstage. The morning session of the conference had ended. I was relieved to have finished teaching. I was also a little anxious about how it had gone....
Healthy ministries (and healthy organizations) are led by healthy leaders. For this reason, the Apostle Paul challenged pastor Timothy to “pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persev...
4 Steps for Healthy Biblical Application
For many years, any medication sold in the United States has been labeled with information about that specific medication. In addition to ingredients and warnings about possible side effects, the l...
The Bible’s 6 Main Genres (and Keys for Understanding Them)
The top left corner of the iTunes app on an iPhone offers a search link for music labeled “Genres.” From “Alternative” to “Worldwide,” a “genre” of music is a category or kind of music. Anything so...