Citizens of Heaven

Citizens of Heaven

In the last part of Philippians 3:20-4:1, Paul writes to people that he loves deeply. His heart is full, wanting the best for them, when he writes,  But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our...

Appreciate Your Pastor

We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.  – 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13 In my article this month, I want to...
Someone New at Your Church?

Someone New at Your Church?

You can make someone feel like they belong! What to do with someone new? In light of “Back to Church” Sunday, that’s coming up this month on September 15, I want to share some ideas to encourage you on how to respond when you realize there is someone new in your...
The Right Place

The Right Place

If you put yourself in the right place, good things will happen. It’s a principle that I’ve been taught all my life in athletics by coaches in baseball, basketball, and football. I remember my PeeWee football coach, Otis McGee, telling me to “stay at home” because I...
Turn Things Around!

Turn Things Around!

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “Turn that frown upside down!” Well, I’m here to challenge you and your church to “Turn that summer slump into a summer bump!” Dad, his ministry friends, mentors, and pastor friends have talked about the summer slump all my life and...
Fun with Cicadas

Fun with Cicadas

For some of you, fun is the last thing you think of when you encounter our little friends who have recently come to the surface of our planet. But I’ve enjoyed watching and listening to them over the last several weeks, and we’ve had some good laughs about...