When it comes to being a minimalist or simplifying your life, you need to make a lot of decisions. Decisions like: What should I keep and what needs to go? When was the last time I used this, and will I really ever use it in the future? Does this possession add value or subtract meaning to
Jesus Christ The Minimalist
Minimalism. Many people have their own unique definitions of what they believe minimalism is or should be. For example, some people believe it means to live in a small apartment with blank white walls and less than 100 possessions to your name. Others feel minimalism is living off the
8 Reasons Why I Just Shut Off The TV…For Good!
Dish Network doesn't like me very much right now. My children still love me, but not as much as they did this morning. My wife loves me a lot. You see, I finally did it. I cancelled our television cable service earlier this morning. In other words, I just shut off the TV for good! I am trying to
An Elevator Pitch For Your Church (Guest Post at Pastors.com)
There are about 50,000,000 things that can happen in and around the church to accelerate ministry and encourage the brethren. The challenge is to focus on that which is most needed and will prove to be most beneficial in the end. What should you focus on at your church? Well, how about an elevator
Baptism: What Does The Bible Say About It?
I became the senior pastor of Faith Baptist Church just a few months ago. There are lots of exciting challenges and victories in pastoral ministry. One of the problems I don't mind ever having too many of is a mass of believers who want to get baptized. We're having a baptism service at our church
Dying For The Glory Of God
When you woke up this morning, what did you do? Did you eat any breakfast? Maybe go to the gym? Hug your children? Go to work? Shoot some basketball? Take a walk? What did you do? Whatever you did, however, I assume you probably didn't think you would have to die today for the glory of God. No