Most everyone, at some point in their life, is called to work or serve under someone who doesn’t appreciate, value, understand, or lead you well. At the end of the day, you have no control over the words, thoughts, and actions of the person in authority over you. However, what you can control is your response to it. 

The church is not a country club. Now at first read, you probably thought to yourself “no duh!” There’s probably not a church in the world that would describe itself as such. At least I pray that’s not the case! Unfortunately, many churches act as one without recognizing it.

There is nothing like answered prayers to elevate one’s faith. When God shows up and brings an answer, a healing, a promise, a solution to a problem, it ignites your faith and reminds you God truly does hear your prayers. Unfortunately, we often rejoice in the moment only to completely forget His handiwork a few days later. Sure, we remember the “big” answered prayers or the ones that are life-changing in our mind. But what about all the moments in between? How many answered prayers have we forgotten? 

We all do it. As I scrolled through my own New Year's photo collage recently, I caught myself carefully curating the highlights of 2024 - the smiling faces, the perfect golf shots, the celebrations. But what about those moments that didn't make the cut? The struggles, disappointments, and times when life felt overwhelming?

Thinking and praying this morning for my fellow friends in ministry who are preparing for their upcoming Christmas services. I echo the words of Paul, "I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit."

I have a real affection towards shoes. Those who know me, understand this and even have made fun of my unique attachment to shoes of all kinds. Two particular brands that I have an affinity for are Adidas and Puma. I recently though discovered the tragic beginnings to these two worldwide known brands.

I have a concern for the future of the local church in regards to its worship leaders… Here are five relationships that every worship leader must cultivate to be effective.

When the idea of creating a virtual choir to sing a blessing over our city came to me on Friday – March 28th, I never would have imagined it would have the impact it did. I figured it would be amazing enough if we could get a dozen churches to participate in something like this on such short notice, during Easter week, and in the midst of a pandemic! Low and behold, nearly thirty diverse churches came together in less than two weeks to produce what became known as The Pittsburgh Blessing.