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I truly needed that time alone with my own heart and with the Maker of my heart. It would take me several more years to learn that a regular practice of silence and solitude with God is not a luxury, but a foundational habit of grace for those who desire to live an abiding life in Christ Jesus.

Several years ago, when I first got involved in ministry, I was passionate about people knowing Jesus. I loved introducing others to Him...

As a pastor, I was tired of the volunteer culture where we placed people into positions at church to fill voids but really didn’t take...

Many years ago, when I was a new Christian, Marilyn, a woman who had walked with Jesus much longer than me, spiritually took me under her...

George Whitefield once infamously stated: "I am no great Friend to long Sermons, long Prayers, or long Hymns. - They are generally weary...

Let me tell you my secret - I love Christmas. All of it! For our family Christmas is a special time of carols and cards, parties and...

Mark Ashton-Smith, a thirty-three year old lecturer at Cambridge University, capsized in some treacherous water while he was kayaking off...

The importance and value of prayer can never be overemphasized. It is one of the critical habits of highly effective Christians and...

Discipling must begin with an incarnational relationship. It is essential that it be in an alongside style (not coaching over the phone...

Growing up in sunny Southern California, I often enjoyed the waters of the nearby beach. As a young child, I would build sand castles,...

I spend an embarrassing amount of time thinking about cooking. It was baking that first hooked me when I was a kid – the endless,...

Writing laments wasn’t something I had consciously done before. But I have kept a journal in the past to share my thoughts with God. It...

We can't go far in life without experiencing the impact of suffering and loss. Although we wish we were exempt, none of us are. For over...

“Do we or don’t we?” That question danced around the edges of my mind for weeks. I so wanted to celebrate our grandson Noah’s High School...

Christmas is a time where everyone loves to come together to eat, catch-up and play games with family and friends. Within sports ministry...

I was born in Germany, grew up in Croatia, then recently moved back to Germany for my studies. I moved 7 times in 21 years, with several...

In the current worldwide crisis, how do we keep going as wave one gives way to a second wave of a pandemic? What may have looked far off...

A few weeks ago, in psychology class, a professor asked us if we knew what the only two fears are that we are all born with. We made a...

Cultural Perspectives on Leadership Practices Have you ever wondered why some leaders are very strong and authoritarian while others are...

Behind the scenes is where disciple making essentially takes place. As a mentor, the ministry of investing your life into others is out...