Breaking the 80/20 Rule
I refuse to give in to the world’s percentages. I refuse to surrender to the Pareto Principle that says 20% of the people do 80% of the work. Or, 20% of the people do 80% of the church giving. I just...
View ArticleFear Takes Us Backwards
Jesus, in Luke 10:1–2 points to the opportunity. He said to the people, “There’s tremendous opportunity but there’s a shortage of laborers. There’s a job to be done, but we don’t have enough people...
View ArticleWhy We Are Not Studying God’s Word
There are some startling published statistics about the Bible and how so many Christians are not regularly reading or studying it. George Barna, in 2005, asked American Christians to rate their...
View ArticleSharing the Hope that is in YOU
1 Peter 3:15 says, “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.” The great...
View ArticleJesus: The Centerpiece of God’s Action
In Luke 4, Jesus returns to Galilee and travels throughout the region. His fame increases as reports of his radical teaching spread. He returns home and, as tradition taught Him, goes to his hometown...
View ArticleThe Very First Thanksgiving
In the fall of 1621, just a few months after the Mayflower left to go back to England, Gov. William Bradford announced a time of Thanksgiving. For three days, the pilgrims rejoiced in the goodness of...
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