A name can both define and describe something or someone. We can know who God is, His character, and His nature simply by knowing His name. The more we study and speak the names of God, the more in awe of Him we become which ultimately …
Are You Surrounded by Wisdom?
“A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel.” Proverbs 1:5 King Solomon was the wisest person to ever live, being gifted by God with an incredible mind that sought wisdom and understanding. Yet Solomon, in …
(Part 2) Burnout – How did I get here?
First of all, I believe burnout doesn’t mean you need to be repaired; burnout means you need to be refueled! (I wrote about What Burnout Is in part 1 of this series.) Most of us can identify a time in our life when we felt burnout. Maybe …
(Part 1) Burnout – What does it mean?
The word burnout seems to be a buzzword in Christian circles. Whether you’re a full-time ministry lead, bi-vocational pastor, regular volunteer, or occasional volunteer, at some point, you encounter the blister of burnout. Personally, I believe the word burnout is often overused. Many times burnout …
2 Lies about Joy and Peace
by Andy Comer Do you want more joy and peace in your life? Who doesn’t, right? I’ve never heard anyone say, “You know, I could use a little less joy,” or “I’ll pass on this whole peace stuff.” No. We long for joy and …
Watch Your Mouth!
by Andy Comer “for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart.” Luke 6:45 I remember singing the song as a little child, “O Be Careful, Little Eyes.” It’s a catchy little tune reminding us to watch what we see, hear, and say. …
Surfing and Church Planting
by Andy Comer I’ve never been surfing. At least not in the sense of riding waves on the beaches of California. It sounds like fun. I think I’d like the adrenaline rush that comes from catching the perfect wave, gliding along the water, and …
P.R.A.Y. through God’s Word.
The Bible is an incredible book, and that’s a big understatement. It’s beyond incredible. It’s powerful, living, active, sharp, useful, inspired, perfect, holy, constant, and pure. Should I continue? Ok! The Bible is the very word of God. His letter to us for abundant life …
5 Personal (and Random) Thoughts about Launch Sunday
by Andy Comer Well… It’s finally here. It wasn’t too long ago that the idea of planting a church was something that would happen one day, off in the distant future. Starting a church was a dream in our hearts filled with lots of what …
Our ONE Goal for 2018
Tis the season for setting goals! Maybe you’re the person who takes the formal approach to goal setting by writing down a few measurable and attainable goals. You have a plan for what you want and how you’re going to get there. Go you! Maybe …
Why Aren’t We Having Weekly Worship?
We knew this day would come. Ok, actually, we hoped this day would come! The day when people started to ask, “Why aren’t we having weekly worship?” I’m certainly not a church planting expert, but it can’t be a positive thing if the comments after …
Where the Growth Happens
Erin and I have a knack for killing plants. We always start off with great intentions, but for some reason by the time mid-July hits, our flowers are usually long gone. I remember one spring, several years ago, we planted some flowers in the …