10/21/09
As we seek to be obedient, the blessings of honoring one another pour out into the body of Christ. It really is the key to proper functioning. (1 Cor. 12:12, 27) Just like our physical bodies work best when all the various parts...[more]
09/16/09
The essential step in dealing with conflict is to strengthen the relationship (maintain the connection). Here are the steps you should consider in preparing to address the conflict: prepare your heart, prepare what to say,...[more]
10/28/08
Mortgage foreclosures, stock market losses, unemployment, natural disasters, global conflict and political contention are the headlines of these turbulent times. Lurking not far behind is a pall of family stress and even crises...[more]
06/19/08
Web sites have different purposes. Some are designed to impart information, some to advertise products, some to show photos of your new baby or your dalmation. Facebook and My Space are social networking sites. They are...[more]
12/07/07
I went to a great church right after college. With great worship and gospel-centered, challenging teaching it was a no-brainer choice for me and my new bride. We settled into the church, got involved in a great small...[more]
11/30/07
We’re starting Capital Stewardship Campaign soon. In process of starting the campaign up, I pulled together a Stewardship team. I intentionally tried to bring an eclectic group together: some with people skills,...[more]
11/25/07
Not long ago we interviewed a pastoral candidate at an elders meeting. The candidate was talking about motivating others and brought up some corporate experience he had. After talking about the lesson he learned on...[more]