If we aren’t careful, the trap we are vulnerable to falling into is that working for God becomes a substitute for worshiping God.

Let’s talk volunteers for a moment. Now I KNOW I have your attention. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our ministry. If you are like most leaders, you spend about 80 percent of your time either actively recruiting new volunteers, praying for the right volunteers or stressing about whether your volunteers will actually show up on Sunday. […]

I don’t really believe in resolutions. Which is stressful because when January rolls around—every New Year—I feel so much pressure to conform to the trend. It’s not that I don’t think evaluating your habits is a good thing . . . I do! But let’s be honest, most resolutions are not successful in part because […]

Whether you are a coupon clipper, bargain shopper, or just plain ‘ole cheap, we understand how important it is to pinch your pennies. Proper planning will not only prevent poor performance, but it will save you a buck, or two (or more)! That’s why we want to give you plenty of time and ideas for […]

Music can communicate our message more effectively than when we just use words alone.  Today’s Friday Favs post is a compilation of music that strikes a chord with our staff members for how it communicates a message, emotion or inspires a story.  What’s your “go to” song that brings a smile to your day? Beauty […]