In Luke 10:38-42, Jesus visits the home of two sisters, Mary and Martha. Mary enjoys spending time with Jesus, but Martha gets distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. Frustrated by her preparations, Martha asks Jesus to tell Mary to help her. Jesus … Continue reading 1 Tip To a More Relaxing Christmas
Being the youngest person in the room can be hard. Sometimes it feels like everyone knows exactly what they're doing while you're filled with doubt and insecurity on the inside. I remember when I first started out as a leader. I was at a networking lunch … Continue reading 5 Ways to Gain Influence as a Young Leader
Have you ever struggled with getting students involved in your ministry? I have. I think many of us who work with students have been frustrated, hurt, and confused by the lack of engagement in our ministries at one time or another. We put our heart … Continue reading 2 Ways to Get More Students Involved in Your Ministry
The big event you've been working on has just wrapped up. You and your team have spent months planning out every detail. You worked tirelessly to make sure everything was as excellent as possible. You successfully troubleshot every problem throughout the night. The lights are turned off, … Continue reading 3 Crucial Actions to Take After Your Next Event
There's a lot of conversation in the church today about partnering with parents. It's a big deal to me both as a pastor and as a parent. But sometimes it can be a struggle to know exactly how to go about partnering with parents. … Continue reading 3 Ways to Partner With Parents
There's a passage in the Book of Joshua where the Israelites are making headway in settling the Promised Land. God continues to give them victory after victory. Word about what God is doing for his people spreads. Many of the nations occupying the Promised Land try to fight … Continue reading 1 Simple Tip That Will Help You Make Better Decisions
As a parent, have you ever struggled with what to tell your kids when something tragic happens? If you've ever felt like you don't know what to say to your kids when things like school shootings, terrorist attacks or natural disasters happen, you're not … Continue reading How to Talk to Your Kids About Tragic Events
When I was in college one of my professors had a local youth pastor come to our class to share some of his experiences and insights in ministry. I don't remember a lot of what he said, but I'll never forget what he shared … Continue reading 6 Ways to Stay Refreshed in Ministry
Judge Charles Brower once said, "Few people are successful unless a lot of other people want them to be." I believe this is true for married couples as well. If you want to have a successful marriage you need a lot of other people … Continue reading 3 Relationships Every Married Couple Needs
https://youtu.be/auu8SLDIVMM Everyone gets discouraged from time to time. How we deal with it will determine our long-term health and success. In this video Author and Pastor Ray Johnston shares a few tips to help us bounce back when we're feeling discouraged.
