It’s easy to forget that Jesus knew how to have fun. While his ministry was, at times, filled with sorrow and suffering, bright moments of celebration were also a regular occurrence. In fact, Jesus went to so many weddings, parties, and dinners that the Pharisees accused him of being “a glutton and a drunkard.” Jesus’

3 Spiritual Habits for Tired Leaders Pursue Joy and Presence in Your Ministry As a ministry leader juggling crushing schedules and overflowing inboxes, carving out time and space for spiritual nourishment can feel burdensome. Thankfully, we can look to church history for resources to refresh the soul. Throughout the centuries, Christians have woven intricate tapestries

Seeing Ourselves in the Ditch by Rich Pérez The Path In-Between Imagine a dusty road, winding through sunbaked hills. This is the path between Jerusalem and Jericho, notorious for thieves and danger. A man walks alone, his journey abruptly cut short by violence. Left for dead, he lies on the side of the road, a

How The Best Leaders Develop Self-Control By Dan Reiland Every time I see a homemade chocolate chip cookie fresh out of the oven my self-control is pushed to its limits. What’s your temptation? What about the more serious kinds of temptations leaders face when it comes to self-control? Under pressure it’s easy to be swayed