Life is often described as a race. We all find ourselves running—sometimes with clarity, other times with confusion—toward goals, dreams, and desires. But what about the race of faith? Hebrews 12:1-4 reminds us of this powerful metaphor: “Therefore, since we…
Thinking about the message, “Those Who Almost Committed Suicide: How Life Changed Because They Kept Living” Life is full of challenges that can push even the strongest of us to the brink. As a pastor and someone deeply committed to…
Our church offers a RightNow Media subscription to everyone who is a part of it. There are a lot of kids shows streaming on Right Now Media Kids. Here are some shows people in our church are enjoying. Click on…
Like many churches, we offer a RightNow Media subscription to our people. We like using these video resources (many come with printable lesson guides or we make our own) for our 7th-12th grade student youth group. There are so many…
Like many churches, we offer a RightNow Media subscription to our people. I like using these video resources that come with printable lesson guides for the adult class I help lead on Sunday mornings. Most of my class is men…
Three years ago, I preached a sermon titled Too Little, Too Much: I Need Enough Exercise. At the time, it was a call to action for both the congregation and me—a reminder that living a balanced life requires intentional choices…
Imagine waking up tomorrow to breaking news—Jesus has returned. Would you have lived today any differently? Would your priorities have changed? Too often, we live as if we have all the time in the world, but Scripture reminds us that…
As we step into a new year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past and anticipating what lies ahead. The turning of the calendar offers a natural opportunity to evaluate our lives, set new goals, and seek a…
If Jesus came back right now, would He find you faithful? The Bible says He will return like a thief in the night (1 Thessalonians 5:2). The question isn’t if He will return, but how He will find us when…
10 reasons to pray for the elections now: Praying now can have a significant impact on the outcome and tone of the elections, inviting God’s guidance and blessings into the process.
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Google’s Notebook LM created this ten-minute podcast episode with two AI voices discussing my sermon on Church Unity. Click audio file to hear it. The AI’s Summary: This excerpt is a sermon delivered by a pastor to a church congregation.…
In 2024, AI tools are increasingly integrated into ministry resources, enhancing productivity for pastors. Technologies like Chat GTP assist in sermon preparation and curriculum development. While there are ethical concerns, using AI responsibly can support pastoral work, allowing leaders to focus on core ministry tasks. New AI tools continue emerging regularly.
On August 1st, 2024 I decided to try the WordPress.com AI editor to see what it would suggest for my weekly sermon invitation post. I chose the informal option and was amused by the results. I do see how this…