Christmas 2016 has come and gone and now the ministry pause happens before the realization of 2017 hits us. After such a busy time of year, it's an excellent time to rest and start planning how the new year will be the best ever. If you’re like most active churches, there are many church...
I love sitting down to a new book. Starting a clean notebook. Entering a new year. 2014 is exciting to think about. 12 months of uncharted waters. In order to adequately prepare yourself for the year: Review last year. Successes are fun to remember. Build on them. But take time to look at failures...
It's a new year. A new decade. And once again we wonder how it'll be called. Twenty-Ten or Two-Thousand-Ten; or will these years be called the "teen" years. Does that mean we'll all go through adolescence as we grow out of the recession? Complete with acne and crackling voices. I want this year...
I'm not sure how you feel about 2009, but unlike most years, I'm glad to see it disappear into the history books. I'm sure the Economy, Obama's Inauguration and Swine Flu will mark the "highlights" of this past year. Or should I add the death of Michael Jackson too? As I look towards...
