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Why Joshua and Caleb Changed History
In my previous blog I mentioned that I would unpack the different response of the twelve spies in Numbers 13. You remember the story; twelve leaders walked into the same land. They saw the same fortified cities. The same giants. The same overflowing abundance. T...
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The Difference Between Making Noise and Making an Impact
"They will say there, 'Pharaoh king of Egypt is only a loud noise; he has missed his opportunity.'" Jeremiah 46:17 (NIV)
Every day we're surrounded by voices demanding our attention. Social media tells us what matters. News headlines tell...
Picture a church that is filled with activity. The calendar is packed. Volunteers are busy. Sermons are preached faithfully. Yet somehow, despite the activity and everyone's hard work, progress feels slower than it should. The vision that once stirred hearts seems trickier to advance, and the moment...
Every ministry leader eventually encounters a moment that no amount of planning, experience, or hard work can solve. Attendance declines. Finances tighten. A key leader steps away. A family crisis interrupts your focus. The vision God gave you suddenly feels larger than your resources, your energy, ...
Imagine this: You’re going about your day, praying like Peter on a rooftop, or quietly seeking God in your ordinary routines like Cornelius, when suddenly, paths cross in a way that feels too perfectly timed to be random. A stranger shows up at your door. A conversation sparks in a coffee shop. A co...
Imagine a ship just drifting in the middle of the ocean. The ship is not without movement but may be without a well-defined aim. The waves push it, the wind carries it, and the current pulls it in different directions. From the outside, it may even look like progress. But without a defined destinati...
Imagine walking along a road having a conversation with Jesus and suddenly He stops looks at you directly and says, "I have need of you." Most ministry leaders would immediately respond, "Of course, Lord. Anything."
When we look at Scripture, we discover that God's supernatural work has always been...
On July 8, 1776, a single bell rang out from the tower of Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Its bold voice summoned citizens to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. That bell, the Liberty Bell, has since become one of the most powerful symbols of freedom the world has e...
Every pastor and ministry leader eventually faces a moment that feels too large to overcome.
Attendance drops unexpectedly. Financial pressures mount. Volunteers disappear. Community opposition increases. Staff members grow weary. Families in the church are hurting deeply. Vision seems bigger than ...
There’s a moment every ministry leader faces, but few talk about openly. It’s not the packed rooms, the breakthrough prayers, or the testimonies that bring tears. It’s the quiet ache when someone you invested in… walks away. No warning. No long conversation. Just absence.
If you’ve been in ministry...
Joe was a carpenter who worked for a building contractor. One day, the contractor said to him, “Joe, I’m putting you in charge of the next house we build. I want you to order the materials and oversee the job.”
Joe accepted the assignment with great enthusiasm. He studied the blueprints and checked...
 What if the greatest obstacle you’re facing in ministry right now isn’t actually an obstacle but an opportunity for resurrection?
As ministry leaders, we often carry the weight of expectations, responsibilities, and unseen battles. We pour into others while quietly wondering if the areas in our ow...