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I’ve Been Called Should I Go Right Now? What Is Gods Will?

Have you been sent or just called?  Understanding the difference between the call and the send could impact the difference that you make and how you use your time. I wrote more about this in the post...

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Are You Asking God The Right Questions

I was confirmed at the church I grew up in. I went the through Catechism class. I was someone who had the Apostle’s creed memorized. With that being said, there is a difference between knowing about...

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What Exercise Reminded Me About Spiritual Growth

“No matter how slow you go, you’re still beating the guy sitting on the couch.” I recently noticed this phrase posted on the bulletin board at the gym. There is so much encouragement and truth wrapped...

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What? So What? Now What? How To Clarify Your Message

What? So What? Now What? If you’ve prepared for leading a group, teaching a sermon, or giving a presentation then you’ve probably asked yourself, “What am I going to talk about?” Even if you use study...

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How To Ask Questions That Lead To Great Conversation

Nothing will leave you wanting to learn how to ask great questions more than an awkward, short exchange of boring inquiries that result in simple answers. We’ve all been there, wanting to take the...

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Understanding God: Four Things You Need To Know About Him

Understanding God, is intended to help Christians & non-Christians understand God and how they relate to Him. Why? I wrote Understanding God: Four Things You Need To Know About Him because I, like...

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Accepting God | When Grace And Brokeness Meet

ACCEPTANCE. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.  Proverbs 3:5-6 New International...

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Making Room For Connection | Why Meaningful Relationships Matter

In the midst of busy life the one thing that seems to come last is meaningful friendship.  Discover the importance of making room for connection with other people and the effects of living without it....

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Build Trust Within Your Team | Five Tips For Promoting Honesty

When a team member shares with you or in a group setting, they are doing more than just getting something off of their chest, they are revealing that they put stock in who you are as a person. The word...

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Leading By Example | Three Traits Of Good Leaders

Leading by example means modeling what you believe.  Below are three traits every good leader should live by to ensure a positive, generational impact is made. We are living in deceptive times....

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The Simplicity Of Trusting God

Is trusting God really possible in all situations and circumstances? Trusting God is simpler that what we sometimes make it out to be.    Here are a few thoughts that will encourage you to trust God...

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2015 Daily Christian Help Reader Survey

I want to make this blog better and more relevant to your needs and interests. To do that, I need to know more about YOU. As a result, I have created the  2015 Daily Christian Help Reader Survey. Would...

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Maximize Team Commitment By Sharing 4 Simple Principles

Increasing team commitment begins with understanding how commitment is developed and maintained. The word commitment means: *a promise to do or give something *a promise to be loyal to someone or...

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Church Volunteer Training Manuals For Your Ministry Teams

Church Volunteer Training Manuals for guest services ministry to help you teach and equip your team! Every person who attends your church deserves to be treated with respect and should feel appreciated...

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How To Lead A Small Group | 5 Tips To Build A Healthy Small Group

Knowing how to lead a small group begins with understanding why small groups matter. WHY ARE SMALL GROUPS VALUABLE? Small Groups can play an important role in fulfilling the Great Commission.  Healthy...

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Why I Believe In God And Trust the Bible

Can you believe in God and trust the Bible or is that sheer foolishness?  Is Christianity just another religion or is there reason to believe that God exists and that His Word can be trusted? Will you...

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How To Start A Small Group Ministry

Learning how to start a small group ministry is not as hard as you may think. However, there are a some crucial steps along the way that must be taken in order to build a healthy and successful small...

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Happy Thanksgiving + My Number One Tip For Enjoying Pumpkin Pie

How To Properly Eat Your Pumpkin Pie But seriously, Have a Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful to serve alongside you!  Even though you may live in another city, state, or even country God has allowed...

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Taking Ownership | How To Create A Culture of Ownership

Have you ever felt that your team is not taking ownership?  That people are just punching in and out?  Like everyone is only out for themselves?  Or the vision has been buried below the piles of...

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How To Get Volunteers To Attend Meetings

Have you ever planned for a meeting, requested your team to attend, and prepared everything that needed to be covered only to have a handful of people show up? If so, you’re not the only one who has...

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