“Daniel, as part of your role at Gospelife Church, you’ll be meeting with Dave as your life mentor,” the executive pastor said. “Take the initiative to connect with him and aim to meet weekly or bi-weekly.” I walked out of my meeting feeling a mix of confusion and uncertainty. I had just stepped into my […]
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Feeling thankful is not enough
Have you ever considered that we could be thankful and never give thanks? Imagine having a heart full of gratitude but never expressing your thankfulness. A search of the New Testament for the words “thanks,” “thanksgiving” and “thankful” reveals some interesting finds. In the CSB, I counted the word “thanks” 38 times, “thanksgiving” eight times […]
Giving thanks is an act of faith
With Thanksgiving still a ways off, I’m having trouble making a list of the things to be thankful for. Perhaps I shouldn’t confess it, because God’s blessings are always plentiful, but my list seems anemic, a bit of candy confection rather than well-grounded thanks. Maybe that’s why for a couple of months I’ve been singing […]
Faith in Action: Honoring our veterans beyond words
As a combat veteran who deployed to and fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, I’ve heard the words “thank you for your service” more times than I can count. And while these five words are often spoken with genuine respect and gratitude, I’ve come to realize that, for many veterans, they aren’t as meaningful as they […]
Smaller churches should stay focused
The average church size is shrinking. Lifeway Research reported that in 2000, 45% of churches had fewer than 100 in weekly attendance but by 2021, that number had climbed to 65%. Should a shrinking church sound the alarm? Absolutely not! Jesus masterfully proclaimed the church’s global mission to 11 disciples. He didn’t wait to relay […]
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