The Goodness of God

As I sat still on this Good Friday morning (long enough to know I have experienced blessed communion with His presence), I began to

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The Missing Ingredient in Your Gospel

Being a warm weather fan, spring is a welcomed time of the year for me. Personally, I’d rather perspire profusely than shiver and shake. Most importantly, though, Continue reading

3 Tips about Intentional Joy You Can’t Afford to Miss

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Caleb Strickland, March 2015

Quickly! Answer this question. Don’t think hard and long. On a scale of 1 – 10 with 10 being the highest, how Continue reading

At Last, the Secret of a Servant’s Heart Is Revealed

 

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As we think of St. Valentine’s Day, let’s consider what it means to have a servant’s, heart. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this guest post from my friend, Bishop Ronald Wilson. Continue reading

7 Small Church Pointers Towards Better Worship Services

I’ve visited a lot of small churches over the last thirty years. This has caused me to form many educated opinions.

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6 Clear and Unbiased Facts about Prayer (Without Any Fluff)

A wise spiritual leader once said, “If I wished to humble anyone, I should question him about his prayers. I know of nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self-confessions.”

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To Be, or Not to Be – JOYful!

It’s merely a part of the “DNA” of who I am. I’m slightly more introverted than extroverted, reflective and introspective, analytical and judicious, and often misjudged. I don’t mean to come off as Continue reading

Well, it’s Happening Again!

It’s really hard to believe that this is about to happen again. Sure, it’s happened to me before. And if you’re reading this blog, it has also happened to you Continue reading