The Very Good in a Flourishing Community
I (Ray) recently attended a watch party with leaders in Central Arkansas for the Global Leadership Summit (GLS). Every year, GLS brings in premier voices…
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Saving Faith & Family in America
In the fight for faith and family in America, we have reached the endgame. The Church has only a few pieces left to play and…
Glimpses of a Flourishing Community
Recently, I was at the bedside of Gary, a friend I’ve known for over 40 years. We have watched our children and grandchildren grow up…
BetterMan: Calling Men into the Great Adventure
Why do men in your church matter so much? Last month, we wrote about the key role fathers play in shaping flourishing marriages, families, and…
God is a Great Storyteller
They say, “The Lord works in mysterious ways.” Kevin McMahan, the pastor of Journey Church, could not agree more. In fact, he couldn’t wait to…
The American Church: Remembering Our Past, Looking to Our Future
Many believe that Enlightenment ideas were the most influential to America in its founding. Yes, Enlightenment ideas played a role, but when you look at…
The Wonder of the Early Church’s Growth & Success
Recently, I dedicated an afternoon to reading The Churches of the First Century: From Simple Churches to Complex Networks by Jeff Reed of BILD International….
Out of the Church Building & into the Community
I pull off West 32nd Street in Little Rock and into the parking lot of His Way Ministries at close to 1:00. At the front…
The Silence of Adam & the Roar of the Lion
How significant is a father’s role in healthy marriages? In the spiritual formation and flourishing of their children? In church growth and societal flourishing? The…
