Posts by James Armstrong
Are you Ready? How Christians Respond in Times of Crisis
“Ready or not, here I come”. Was the announcement of my favorite hide and seek game growing up. It’s also the anthem of any particular crisis in which we find ourselves. The truth is simple: whether you are ready or not, crisis will find you. The real question is are we ready for it? If…
Read MoreCreative Leadership in a Postmodern World
I believe we live in one of the most exciting ages of the church. A time where we are forced to connect to the culture we live in and come out from the walls of the church. Or at least make what’s inside the walls relevant to those living outside. So, how do we design…
Read MoreWinning at marriage: An interview with Gary Chapman
Thank you, Dr. Chapman, for being a part of our exciting launch of Becoming Missional. Dr. Chapman is the bestselling author of the Five Love Languages, relationship counselor, and radio show host who has been helping marriages improve and heal for over 45 years. I have had the opportunity to spend time with Dr. Chapman…
Read MoreWhat’s Good
What’s “Good” I’ve discovered that the times I’ve walked closely to God’s will have always been the greatest seasons of my life. I can reflect back on the days that were dark and filled with disobedience. Generally, I was not going to church, not living for the Lord. Honestly, I was conforming to the world.…
Read MoreThought For The Day
As I sit here and ponder global warming, the global economy, and the overall globalization of our world, I can’t help but wonder about the many implications this has for you and me. Today, according to our Census Bureau (which I imagine is layered with mathematicians relentlessly creating calculative methods to track the living and…
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