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Recognizing Unseen Servants in Your Church

“Acknowledge” is a powerful word, defined as “to recognize the rights, authority or status of; to express gratitude or obligation for.” The apostle Paul models that art of recognition in Romans 16. He shows us how easy, yet powerful,... Continue Reading »

The Missionary Life: Continually Waiting on God

I was born and raised a true Floridian. I grew up around mangroves and seafood. Outwardly, I was known as the football player and the “guy who could break dance” in high school. But inwardly I experienced intense, debilitating... Continue Reading »

Finding Hope and Joy Again

I was sitting in church on Easter morning, my second Easter since my beloved wife of 35 years, Kay, passed away from pancreatic cancer almost two years ago. I was thinking of the hope I continue to find in... Continue Reading »

Faithful Presence in Seasons of Waiting

We do not wait well. At least, I know I don’t. Far too often, my prayer, when it comes to patience, sounds like, “Lord, please make me patient … now!” Once when I was 13 years old, my curiosity... Continue Reading »

When You Wait for Answered Prayer

How should a Christian wait when he or she prays fervently for specific things, but it seems like God — at least for now — is silent? I’ve struggled with writing this article — because I sense the pain... Continue Reading »

When Children Stray From the Faith

By Jason Blankenship › I listened to the burden of a pastor friend of mine who, through his broken heart, shared the story of a child who has strayed from faith. I have many other friends who tell the... Continue Reading »

Refuse to Be Manipulated

It’s time to take back your joy. Pay attention for a moment — this might just save your sanity. We’re in an intense political season, and I know the emotional toll it’s taking on many people. I’d never want... Continue Reading »

Preach the Word, Preach It Expositionally

I walked into the sanctuary and beside the pulpit sat a Lazy Boy recliner. I thought, “That’s interesting … I wonder what the preacher will do with that today?” About halfway through his message, to make his point, he... Continue Reading »

The Necessity of Regenerate Church Membership

We have all types of memberships in America. You can be a member of Sam’s Club or a rewards member of Chick-fil-A. You know people who are members of a local gym or the Lions Club. Membership is all... Continue Reading »

Recovering the Biblical Doctrine of Cooperation

Members of the 1936 U.S. Olympic Rowing team depicted in the movie “The Boys in the Boat” were able to accomplish far more than anyone expected because they discovered what can happen when you work together in perfect unity.... Continue Reading »

Five Reasons Why 2025 Will Be Pivotal Year for Many Churches

Dad told me they were tornado clouds. I was a kid in the 1960s when he uttered those words. I was too young to realize that we might be facing a potential threat. The technology that could confirm his... Continue Reading »

Life’s Five Great Lessons

Psalm 119 teaches us that the Word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. The message of the Bible is God’s amazing love for us, that He gave His only Son that... Continue Reading »