by chrisgoins | Apr 18, 2024 | Christian Life, Leadership, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Uncategorized
“The true test of Christianity isn’t just loving Jesus. It’s loving Judas.” —Kris Valloton Jesus didn’t say, “LIKE your enemies…”“TOLERATE your enemies…”“IGNORE them…”“ENDURE them…”“PUT UP WITH them…”“SHOUT THEM down…” or,“SHUT THEM out…”...
by chrisgoins | Apr 5, 2024 | Christian Life, Leadership, Pastors, Personal Growth
“I dunno, she’s got gaps, I got gaps, together WE FILL GAPS.” —Rocky, 1976 Could it be that at its core, ministry is simple? Making a difference isn’t complicated? Creating a positive impact in the workplace and world isn’t rocket science? We make it...
by chrisgoins | Apr 3, 2024 | Christian Life, Church, Jesus, Leadership, Pastors
This past Friday, March 29, President Joseph R. Biden, issued a proclamation in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility which was to take place on Sunday, March 31. The day was started in 2010 by a transgender advocate and activist. Interestingly enough,...
by chrisgoins | Mar 28, 2024 | Christian Life, Leadership, Personal Growth
“The first step to leadership is SERVANTHOOD.” —John Maxwell “SERVANTHOOD does not nullify leadership; it DEFINES it. Jesus does not cease to be the Lion of Judah when He becomes the lamblike servant of the church.” —John Piper Just hours before His betrayal,...
by chrisgoins | Mar 16, 2024 | Christian Life, Leadership, Pastors, Personal Growth
Three Types of People You Will Regularly Deal With There are THREE TYPES of people in the world. According to Dr. Henry Cloud in his excellent book, Necessary Endings, there are THREE TYPES of people you will regularly interact or deal with. While your response...
by chrisgoins | Feb 22, 2024 | Christian Life, Devotional, Leadership, Pastors, Personal Growth
January 2023 the pastor who significantly formed and shaped my life passed away after 94 years of life. His name? Pastor O.L. Hart. Pastor Hart served as the pastor of the Sale Creek Church of God through most of my formative years. This is the church where I came to...
