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Ten Reasons Why Leading a Church Is Often More Complex Than Leading a Business

“It’s much more difficult to oversee a church than to run a business.” That statement was made by a business executive who had resigned from a large international corporation to......

A Prayer for Teachers

The summer is ending, and school is resuming in most places. During this time of year, I am thankful I am not a schoolteacher. In my opinion, being a teacher......

The Gospel of Prevention

“Now to Him who is able to protect you from stumbling….” (Jude 24).  There is an old adage: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” We all......

A Dangerous Meal

I visit 20-25 churches each year, most often as a guest preacher. I have been impressed by many of the churches and have met some very committed believers. Yet there......

Maybe It’s Time to Replace the Rails

The winter of 1864 was the coldest on record for Greene County, Tennessee. Historian Tim Massey reports that during the Civil War, many of the Union forces near Greenville were......