In North America, we have been trained to assume that if a process does not come easily to us, there must be something wrong. From the way we use technology, to the way we make shopping decisions, and even the way we learn and work, we often assume that struggle is bad. ...
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Be A Christian Leader Who Defies Categories –
When Donald Trump won the presidency, I asked my editor to hold the presses in case I needed to make some last-minute changes to This Is Our Time.
In one of the chapters, “Never ‘at Home’ in the City of Man,” I offer counsel on how Christians can be faithful to Jesus in the ...
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The Power of Gospel-Centered Teaching –
Watch this series of videos by Trevin Wax on the power of gospel-centered teaching in Bible study. He reminds viewers: Don't rush so quickly to application that you miss the gospel. He also addresses teaching the gospel to kids, presenting distinctively Christian material, and ...
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5 Tips for Promoting Causes in the Local Church –
It's a good sign when people in a local congregation see needs and want to meet them, see injustice and want to stop it, or see a good cause and want to support it. It's a sign that their eyes are open to the world around them. They're not simply going through the motions of life ...
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3 Wrong Assumptions Church Leaders Make –
As a church leader, you've probably noticed that when your assumptions are incorrect, you're more likely to implement plans that don't go anywhere. Why? Because what we've assumed to be true about the people in our congregations isn't in line with reality. So, we're forced to go ...
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