In church planting, prioritizing and starting specific ministry areas in your church can be overwhelming. However, a key focus area for ministry must be women’s discipleship. In every church, effective women’s discipleship is vital to the church’s health. If a formally established, Word-driven, and&nbs...

Recently, I discovered I was breaking the law. 

Somehow, my vehicle registration slipped through the cracks of my junk-filled personal email account. After my wife was pulled over while driving my car, she told me with loving firmness that I needed to get it sorted out.  

Sure enough, I didn’t just need to renew my registration; I also had to...

I bet you know the passage. Matthew 11:28–30.  

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” 

You’ve probably preached it, possibly memorized it? Maybe ...

Years ago, I saw a meme that showed a dog chasing a bird off a cliff, mouth open, ready to bite. The caption said, “Some decisions made in anger can’t be undone.” 

That meme has stuck with me. Because it’s funny until it’s not. 

It’s funny until you remember a conversation you wish you could take back. A meeting ...

Traditional men’s ministry is activity-centric with a heavy (literally) dose of food thrown in. Or maybe it’s food-centric with an activity as the primary excuse to gather and eat. And for good reason—shared activity (games, sports, projects, etc.) and good food make it easy for men to gather and lower barriers for entry. Generally, men connect with one another most easily wh...