Reformed folks have been stereotyped as the cranky Christians on the block. I'm not interested in debating whether the stereotype is deserved or not. Sometimes it is; sometimes it isn't.

God's wrath remains on them. He is separate from them, in that they are not allowed to enjoy any of his grace and beauty.

Never, I mean EVER apologize for big vision! Changing someone else's idea is easy…allowing something to say that your idea needs to change is way more challenging

For several years the Reformed Church in America has approached the issue of homosexuality as an opportunity to have our cake and eat it too.

Every evangelist faces a huge temptation. No, I'm not talking about sexual immorality, nor am I talking about financial impropriety or even pride. I believe that most evangelists, at one time or another, succumb to its evil whisper.

Refuse to Listen: Interrupting my spouse during conflict to immediately correct them and then trying my best to make a stronger point always helps tear a relationship to pieces!

How can you manage the flock if you can't manage your household? Good management doesn't mean perfect outcome.

My wife and I are at an impasse. There's been no abandonment, no sexual immorality, and no abuse. We just don't get along. We should have known we are incompatible.

Are you creating total sensory gospel experiences in your youth group? Can teenagers see, feel, taste and, of course, hear the gospel when they attend your weekly meetings? Teens should sense the power of the gospel on at least four levels in your youth ministry

The leader had no greater goal or vision than the job itself. The moment a leader is in a job for the paycheck alone, he or she has already lost the drive necessary to be a leader.