Author: PJ

It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It By Craig Groeschel / Willow Creek Resource Some churches have “it” and some don’t. Congregations that do have this powerful, life-changing force thrive and grow—sometimes even in the most difficult circumstances. But what is “it” exactly? Blending in-your-face honesty […]

Accept the fact that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue! Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them. Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it. Drive carefully… It’s […]

(I really thought this was a good word from Tom so I am reprinting it from his website…see the credits at the bottom) by Tom Kraeuter Frequently at conferences or even church services, preachers/speakers encourage their listeners to do something big for God. “Make your life count” is an oft-repeated […]

I’m finding that I am not reacting as I thought that I might. I’m glad he is dead, but the images that I see on the news of people celebrating, are really starting to bother me, and I wasn’t really sure why. Then I saw an interview with a high […]

Not that I am bragging or anything…especially since Jesus had very clear words about whether we should make it obvious that we are fasting (“And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for […]