“We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won’t need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don’t fire cannons to call attention to their shining – they just shine.” – Dwight L. Moody
First Find the Church – A Saturday Quote
“Anyone who is to find Christ must first find the church. How could anyone know where Christ is and what faith is in him unless he knew where his believers are?” – Martin Luther
One Factor Makes the Difference – A Saturday Quote
“Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. The factor is attitude.” – William James, American philosopher and psychologist
Your Words Plant the Seed – A Saturday Quote
“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” – Napoleon Hill, American motivational author and speaker on success principles
Quotes of the Week – Best of Twitter
Reminders of the power of language from Nelson Words are a gift from God. You and I have a responsibility to use them well. The way you speak to your kids now is likely the way they will speak to their own kids in 25 years. Be intentional. As you grow more aware of the way you use language, you … Read More
Honoring All Year – A Saturday Quote
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens, from “A Christmas Carol”
My NEW Year-End Webinar – Learn from my mistakes!
I look forward to this time of year, not just because it’s the holiday season, but because it’s the perfect opportunity for some serious reflection and evaluation. While wrapping up 2014 – when the experiences are still fresh in our minds – we can take just a few minutes to think about how we can make next year’s 52 Sundays even … Read More
Join Me in Cali in Two Weeks – FREE Event for Senior Pastors!
In two weeks I’ll be on the West Coast for my all-new FREE Breaking the Top 3 Growth Barriers Workshop! I’m saving you a FREE spot but you have to claim it before Nov. 26th! Can you join me for this half-day event on Thursday, Dec. 4th in Orange County? I still have a few seats available just for Senior Pastors … Read More
7 Factors that are Hindering Evangelism in Churches
Evangelism is one of the key systems of healthy churches. With a goal toward revitalization, in today’s guest post Dr. Thom Rainer encourages you to “look in the mirror” when it comes to measuring the evangelistic temperature of your church. (You have an opportunity to meet Dr. Rainer in a couple of months – for details see the P.S.) There … Read More
God’s Will – A Saturday Quote
“It’s God’s will that His Church grow, that His lost children are found.” – Dr. Win Arn Promoter of the Church Growth movement throughout America.