It really doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican or a Democrat. You could be a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan and find that you’ll agree with a Philadelphia Eagles fan, at least on this one point. Even the redneck and the socialite will find common ground here. I think we can all agree. During this COVID-19 […]
301 years ago, Robinson Crusoe, widely considered the First English Novel, was released in England to enormous praise. Audiences loved the simple story of a castaway who spends 28 years on a remote tropical island near Trinidad. Poor Crusoe encounters prisoners, mutineers, and even cannibals during his adventurous stay. Yet the first foes he would face would not come […]
Today’s Blog is a guest post from my wife, Heather. Enjoy! “Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as […]
March 28, 2022
Somewhere, the modern American leader has been duped into believing bluster and bravado will get you further than honesty and humility. Christian leaders like to see ourselves as the descendants of Jesus; yet we often more closely resemble His antagonistic adversary.
January 24, 2022
The church must specifically address three kinds of women who happen to be in vocational ministry.
March 15, 2021
SAM “I wonder if people will ever say, ‘Let’s hear about Frodo and the Ring.’ And they’ll say, ‘Yes, that’s one of my favorite stories. Frodo was really courageous, wasn’t he, dad.’ ‘Yes, my boy, the most famousest of hobbits. And that’s saying a lot.’ ” FRODO “You left out one of the chief characters. […]
October 26, 2020
There is a major shift taking place in the American evangelical church. A shift that is quickly being promoted by the church growth experts and adopted by the majority of mega churches. This is a shift away from in-person church gatherings to virtual and digital gatherings. Of course, this trend has been growing for years […]
July 28, 2020
I’ve discovered the secret. I know how to overcome the dangers of Covid-Anxiety. These are NOT my steps. These are Jim’s steps. Let Me Explain. I’m a pastor. And every Friday I fill my schedule, all day long, with back-to-back appointments speaking with the members of our church. We call it “Friday with the Pastor”. We sit, have coffee, […]
July 23, 2020
Let us disassociate ourselves from the extreme positions on either side of this immensely emotional debate.
May 4, 2020
ONLINE CHURCH! The very words bring strong emotion to the hearts of many Christians and ministry leaders.
April 6, 2020
It really doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican or a Democrat. You could be a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan and find that you’ll agree with a Philadelphia Eagles fan, at least on this one point. Even the redneck and the socialite will find common ground here. I think we can all agree. During this COVID-19 […]
March 3, 2020
Today’s Blog is a guest post from my wife, Heather. Enjoy! “Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as […]
December 9, 2019
(The Next Phase for the Idea Network) We keep meeting young men who are looking for solid mentorship. We keep meeting seasoned leaders who desire to impact the next generation. We encounter so many young women who are longing for wisdom and encouragement. We encounter so many mature women who are gushing with love and […]