by chrisgoins | Dec 29, 2023 | Christian Life, Devotional, Leadership, Mental Health, Pastors, Personal Growth
One small decision can change your entire life. A decision to read God’s Word daily, systematically, and completely over the course of one year could change everything. Can you believe it? It’s only three days until we begin a brand new year! When it...
by chrisgoins | Apr 19, 2023 | Christian Life, Church, Leadership, Pastors
Some time ago I read this chain letter on how to get a perfect pastor. The results of a computerized survey on the expectations of church members now indicate the characteristics of the perfect pastor. He’s sermons are expositional, topical, life-related, drop-dead...
by chrisgoins | Apr 17, 2023 | Christian Life, Church, Leadership
Watts Bar Community Church Yesterday, Watts Bar Community Church, the church founded by my Dad and Mom, Ken and Connie Goins, and currently led by my brother, Kelly and his wife, Denise Goins, celebrated their 40th Anniversary. Here’s a glimpse into the story of how...
by chrisgoins | Mar 24, 2023 | Christian Life, Devotional, Leadership, Personal Growth
JUDGMENT. CRITICISM. FAULT-FINDING. It happens so easily.It seems to be the default setting of humankind. We form our OPINION,vent our CRITICISM,find FAULT,pass JUDGMENT, and,CONDEMN people… Sometimes, people we’ve never met,don’t know,never had a conversation...
by chrisgoins | Mar 1, 2023 | Leadership, Personal Growth
According to Idioms.thefreedictionary.com, “your angle” is your understanding of something. It’s your unique perspective on an event or happening. That’s one angle on “your angle.” But Urbandictionary.com has another take on the expression. It says that when someone...
