4 Lessons on Transferring Leadership in Churches

Recently, I preached on the story of the prophet Elijah and his protégé, Elisha, from 2 Kings 2:8-14. Elijah knew he was nearing the end of his life and asked Elisha what he could do for him before he departed. Elisha replied that he wanted a “double...

Zimmerman Case Reveals Deeper Malady

It was not likely that the recent verdict in the George Zimmerman trial would establish “justice” in response to the tragic death of Trayvon Martin. From all indications, the legal process was followed carefully, the jury took its responsibility seriously,...

Social media as a stewardship challenge

By John Pierce The explosive use of social media has created a modern challenge. And I’m not sure how to deal with it. Like water, fire and many other things, it has potential for both good and evil. Social media can be both a time saver and a time waster. And a...

Lessons We Can Learn from ‘You Only Live Once’

“You only live once!” This phrase has become so popular that it has its own website, hashtag and acronym (YOLO). The first time I became aware of this phrase was when I shared a devotional message with a large group of middle school students. “What...

What God Had in Mind When Creating Work

Charlie Brown and Sally are standing at the bus stop. Cars are rushing past them, and Sally asks: “Who are all those people driving in those cars?” Charlie answers, “Those are people going to work.” Sally: “Work?” Charlie:...