When you study the life of Jesus, you soon discover that he never seems to be in a hurry. One of the things he regularly took time for was time alone with his father. These carefully guarded moments with his father were spiritually energizing and replenishing.
The Bible says Jesus regularly withdrew (Mark 4:35, Luke […]

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Pastor Lance lends his expertise to the “Live Like You Were Dying: 30 Day Church Campaign”.
Read what www.tolivelike.com has to say about the project below.
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LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING™ is a 30-day church-wide campaign, inspired by the Grammy® award-winning song recorded by Tim McGraw that has touched millions with its evocative imagery.
Live Like You Were […]

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“I know you’re busy, but…” I began to notice a pattern. More and more people who wanted to talk with me began our conversation with those words. My own staff, small group leaders, church members coming out of a worship service – the people around me began to feel like they were an interruption or […]

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I have learned over the years that there are some toxins inherent to modern ministry that can poison my soul.  Our ministry, which we would assume would enhance our relationship with God, can actually become a threat to our relationship with God.  These ministry poisons are subtle, but insidious.  Actually, these toxins can feed your […]

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I know the conflicted feeling of standing up to preach and yet knowing that my own soul is empty and dry. I know what it is to do ministry fueled only by experience and obligation. I know what it is to feed others while neglecting to feed my own soul. I know […]

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