The Word 100-Day Reading Plan

The Word Bible reading plan is a chronological 100-day guide that focuses on 50 pivotal Old Testament readings and 50 pivotal New Testament readings.  As we go through “The Word” series, our Sunday sermons will focus on the passage for that day.  During the week, our church will be reading through the rest of the …

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War Room: A Movie Practiced Before It Was Produced

On August 28, War Room hits theaters.  It’s a powerful movie about prayer that has the potential to change your life for the better. Since I got the privilege to help develop curriculum with the Kendrick Brothers, I got to watch different edits of the movie months ago.  Watching the film and working on The Battle Plan …

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Single Parent Homes

In the months leading up to the opening weekend of Courageous, I was asked to speak at various churches or functions concerning my role with the film.  While I had access to the script and an early edit of the film, I was bound by certain stipulations concerning what I could or could not say …

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The Battle Plan for Prayer

Yesterday, I was able to submit a 124-page document to LifeWay for the upcoming curriculum entitled, “The Battle Plan for Prayer.”  Working alongside the Kendrick Brothers, we have developed a Bible study on prayer that has changed my life for the better!  If it impacts people a fraction of how the Word has impacted me …

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Bible Memory Starter Set

I get asked often: “What are some good Bible verses to memorize?” If you are just starting to memorize Scripture or trying to go even further with this wonderful spiritual discipline, I would love to help. Here is advice I regularly give: Establish Fighter Verses – Acknowledge the weak areas in your life right now.  Establish …

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Kendrick Brothers Movie #5 (And Some New Curriculum)

After preaching Sunday morning, teaching on cults Sunday evening, I went home to get a few hours of sleep.  My alarm woke me up at 3:45 AM Monday morning so I could get to the airport to make it to an early meeting in Nashville.  While the conditions were tiresome, I was eager and humbled …

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The Word [100 Day Chronological Bible Reading Plan]

I searched for a chronological plan that would highlight key passages, and while there are many good ones out there, I chose to develop our own at North Side.  While I think it is best to read the entirety of God’s Word, this plan is a good introductory plan for some of you or a …

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What You Take for Granted

I had the extreme privilege to preach at the Perry Correctional Institute’s church service yesterday.  I had visited them a while back and gotten connected with them due to my involvement with the Courageous curriculum.  It was great to reconnect with these dear brothers in this level-4 security prison. After leading worship at North Side …

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