I pray for teachers almost every day. They have the chance to influence more people in one day than most people have in a year.
Everyone can still name a teacher that impacted their life.
Teachers are my heroes.
I’ve preached twice now in small, rural churches in the last six months. Both experiencing new growth and a spirit of revival. The Lord is doing a new thing in places most people have never heard of. Don’t write off small town America!
Imagine the places your life would go if you gave your final yes to God’s will in all your decisions. That’s a surrendered life but by far the best life.
@PaulWorcester@_drewhumphrey_ Got to be at Highland a few weeks ago. Their students packed out a coffee shop at 7am on a Thursday to pray. No surprise to see the Lord moving. Glory!
Pastor,
Who are you mentoring?
What happens to your church if you die or leave?
Who are you investing in?
Is your leadership style toxic?
Are you prone to jealousy over the successes of other leaders?
Are you praying?
Are you disciplining?
Are you stepping out of your comfort zone?
Are you accountable to anyone?
How is your marriage?
How do you treat your children?
Are you the same behind closed doors as your are in the open?
These are questions we must ask ourselves as leaders.
May God help us.
Among the signs you might not be allowing your faith to transform every aspect of your life:
You rarely say the name of Jesus outside of a church building.
#thursdaymorning
@shane_pruitt78 Often it seems like we are the only ones doing any shielding these days. Everywhere else students go, they’re getting a worldview full-throttle! We don’t have the luxury of silence or time.
The gospel plays offense.
For too long, we have played like a defense that’s just trying to keep the score from being embarrassing when we inevitably lose.
Church, there’s so much more to the gospel than that.
PS—college football is back 🫨
Pain triggers Growth
Growth triggers Change
Change triggers Opportunity
Opportunity triggers Progress
Progress triggers Fulfillment
This is why God allows pain in your life.