Tourists and companions can look identical when the weather is good. You only find out which is which when the conditions change. Which means the most important relational decision you’ll make is one you need to make before the hard season arrives.
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Find Your Section
Nehemiah 3 is the chapter nobody preaches. It’s a list of names. But it contains one of the most disruptive ideas in the whole story: in God’s kingdom, there is no audience. Everyone has a section.
The Verdict You’re Living Under
A limiting belief doesn’t begin as a lie. It begins as an observation — and then gets frozen in time and promoted to a verdict. Here’s how to challenge the one you’re living under.
The Disruption of Desire
“Culture tells us to follow our hearts. Jesus says something far more radical — let me transform them.”
Five Signs Your Church Has an Apostolic Heartbeat
“The early church was not a monument to past glory — it was a movement of present power. Five diagnostic markers to help you assess and recalibrate.”
The Capacity Gap
“Most leaders aren’t lazy — they’re full. Here’s a biblical and practical framework for moving from full to overflowing.”
“What Stage of Leadership Development Are You In?”
“Most leadership content tells you what to do. J. Robert Clinton’s research will tell you where you are — and why that matters more than you think.”
You Can’t Change the Season — But You Can Change the Level
Most leaders are waiting for their season to change. But what if God isn’t asking you to change your season — he’s asking you to change your level?
If it’s not a Spiritual Gift it’s a Spiritual Discipline
I have to be honest with you. I don’t have the gift of hospitality. I know that’s a strange confession for a pastor to make. But it’s true. If you knock on my door unannounced, […]
Three Kinds of Gifts — and Why Your Church Needs All of Them
From the series: Empowered — Discovering and Developing Your Spiritual Gifts There’s a pattern I’ve noticed in churches over the years. You walk through the door, spend a few weeks in the services, and fairly […]
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