Believers tend to see failure as a sign of spiritual deficiency. But God can use it to teach us and strengthen our faith. Have you ever failed at anything in your life? Do you know anyone who has? If you’ve been around long enough, the answer to both questions is a resounding “yes!” That means …
Success in the Christian life is not measured by how you start. What’s most important is whether you are standing at the end of the race. Before he died, the apostle Paul wrote with confidence about his life, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 …
Mean-spirited and abusive church leaders have hurt lots of people. If you’ve been wounded, please don’t give up on the church. A while ago I visited a large church to meet with the staff. The objective was to give the pastor feedback and recommendations about their strengths and weaknesses. What I found was all too …
