God never said that clinging to His ways would be easy. However, He did promise us joy and contentment in the face of our adversities if we choose Him daily.

I want to both inspire and challenge you to honestly evaluate your PLACE, SPACE, and GRACE when it comes to building small groups and leading ministry.

When we accept Christ, we must act like Christ. We must endure the ridicule, the beatings, the insults, and the attacks… like Christ.

Christians belong to something much more important than social clubs, organizations, or societies… we belong to God and live as a functional family.

Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. Let it do its work so you are not deficient in any way. – Book of James

Don’t get caught in the trap of racing so hard and running so fast to the finish line that you lose the enormous blessing of helping others finish the race.