Making an Effort to Live Out Psalm 71
Psalm 71 has been one of my favorite passages over the years in ministry because it keeps bringing me back to what really matters. I am called to keep telling what God has done. As long as He gives me…
Chris Teien
Sharing Life, Leadership and Well Faith
Category Encouraging Words
What If God Used You to Help Transform Lives?
A personal relationship with Jesus is far more than keeping a list of rules or trying to stay on track spiritually. It is not about checking boxes or going through motions. It is something living and active that shapes your…
How God Leads Us Like a Great Coach
I have been doing a Winter Olympics themed message series this month, and not just because the games are coming up. The idea of training fits the Christian life really well. Long before anyone competes, there is preparation, correction, discipline,…
Consider The Timeless and Eternal Meaning of Christmas
Christmas means so much more than a baby in a manger. Links to Watch and Listen to the Message at the Bottom of the Post It means more than decorations, gifts, family gatherings, good food, and familiar traditions. All of…
How to Live Well Today
Live Well: Worship, Evangelize, Learn, and Love. A Call to Live Fully for Jesus Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Am I doing enough with my life?” Maybe it hits you during a walk, on your way into work, or…
Listen to “Pure in Heart in a Distracted World”
I was talking with my friend Dr. Ken Castor earlier this month and asked if I could reshare this timeless and helpful message with you that he gave at my church a few years ago. It’s about how the pure…
Building a Marriage that Honors God
Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts. It’s a covenant designed to reflect his love, grow our character, and bless future generations. Hebrews 13:4 says that marriage should be honored by all. Whether you’re married, single, or widowed, Scripture calls…
How the Enemy Works to Pull You Away from Christ and Destroy Your Faith (with video)
1 John 5:11–13 says, “And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life.…
Moving Beyond “I’m Not Being Fed” to Spiritual Maturity
From time to time, believers use the phrase “I’m not being fed” to describe their experience in a church. It is a familiar expression in many congregations, and at first it can sound reasonable and spiritual. But when we look…
Well Faith Wins
“Well Faith Wins” is an encouraging phrase that expresses the heart of what I want to share. It is simple, memorable, and positive. More than that, it points people back to Jesus. At the end of the day, this is…
When Promises of Wealth Fade Away
A news story recently told of someone who won the Publishers Clearing House prize of $5,000 a week for life, only to later hear that the company had gone bankrupt. What once looked like a lifetime of financial security quickly…
Be a Grandparent that makes a Difference
Grandparents have a special opportunity to encourage, equip and inspire their grandchildren to follow Jesus. In when I was little my dad got married and I stayed with my new step-mom’s parents. I was their first grandson (step grand-son) but…
The Best Days are Ahead
One of the blessings of following Christ is knowing that the best is still to come. Life often gives us the hardest things first. We walk through seasons of loss, disappointment, and struggle. But God has a way of turning…
What No One Tells You About Churches installing Playgrounds
If you’ve ever assembled a team of volunteers to work on a church project, you know it can be both inspiring and incredibly challenging. And if that project involves selecting and installing playground equipment, the complexity grows quickly. What starts…
The Risk of Silence in Church Leadership
Over the last three decades of serving as a pastor, I’ve come to understand that silence can sometimes feel safer than speaking up. When someone sets their course and locks in their agenda, even a well-meant caution or redirection can…