Getting Off the Wrong Path

Danger. Wrong Way. Turn Back.

You are where you are because you have followed a path. You've made a series of choices that have brought you to your current spot on life's map, and the Bible lets us know that our default direction is always down the wrong path. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity … Keep Reading »

One Christian’s Take on The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

When there is no freedom, no God, and no food, people go nuts. My wife and I saw The Hunger Games last night. I don't normally review movies, but as far as movies go, I thought it was good. My wife had recently read the book, so she explained that the violence of the movie was scaled back many times over, probably to achieve the PG rating. Leading up … Keep Reading »

Change Your Culture Before Changing Your Structure

Old

If you want to change the trajectory of your church or organization, you need to think about how to create a new culture before you begin creating chaos. I believe that the Pastor of a church is the leader God has chosen as overseer and shepherd … Keep Reading »

The Pastor As a Motivator

What Next

Pastor, no one on the planet bears more responsibility for motivating a group of people than you. W. A. Criswell, one of my own preaching heroes, defined preaching as "seeking to move a man's will God-ward." He went on to define teaching as … Keep Reading »

ReWritten: Exchanging Your Story for God’s Story

ReWritten

A year and a half ago, I met Bruce and Heather Moore. I had somehow caught wind of their story and was so inspired that we invited them out to California to attend Saddleback's leadership conference. Bruce had served on staff at two different … Keep Reading »

The Real Meaning of Forsaking All

Fishing Nets

Should I give all of my money and possessions away if I really want to follow Jesus? Should I abandon my family and friends? Should I chuck my career to be His disciple full-time? Jesus often put shocking challenges before people as He called them to … Keep Reading »