“Why?” is a powerful question. It’s only one word, but it has the potential to change everything. “Why” can describe the motivation behind the mission, the background behind the behavior, or the details behind the decisions. This is true on an individual level, or an organizational level as well. So,…
Comments closedAuthor: Jeff Maness
I am a follower of Jesus first, husband to a beautiful wife, father to four amazing children, Senior pastor of The Harbor in Friendswood, TX, author, podcaster, and blogger of all things life, leadership, and love.
What is the most misused verse in the Bible and why is it so dangerous? Disclaimer: I’m not saying that everyone does this, I’m just saying it’s easy to do. I’ve recently been reading the book of Jeremiah for my time in God’s Word, and I came across what I…
Comments closedI wanted to share something that I wrote for our staff at Element Church. While this may not directly apply to everyone who reads this, I do believe there are some things that can be helpful for you. If you happen to read this and you serve on a church…
Comments closedHow far are you willing to go to follow the Lord? Would you be ready to get naked? In public? For three years? That’s what Isaiah did, simply because God told him to. This sign in the picture here hangs in the master bathroom of our home. Getting naked in…
Comments closedVision is a powerful thing, and I’m not talking about our eyesight. I’m talking about the ability to cast a clear and compelling vision. The kind that people will follow, sacrifice for and be generous towards. When done right, a vision has the potential to unite a group of people…
Comments closedMarriage takes work. It’s not easy. You need to intentionally create pockets in your life where you focus on just you. This is even truer when kids enter the mix. If you’re not careful, your kids can become the centerpiece of your marriage and that is a recipe for disaster.…
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