by Sam Rainer | Jun 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
The sinful desire of envy causes you to resent others for what they have. Why is envy dangerous? Envy hides because it is petty and humiliating. Envy drains your joy. Envy poisons your gratefulness. 
by Sam Rainer | Jun 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Three notable articles I read this week: Tony Morgan – How multi-site can wreck your church. The vast majority of the largest churches are multi-site. Many singles-site churches 800+ in weekly attendance are creating strategies to launch additional sites. But... 
by Sam Rainer | Jun 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
On Sunday, I preached about envy. In my sermon preparation, I tend to downplay or ignore the areas of which I am most guilty. It’s easier to skip over the personally convicting passages and focus on the sins of others. Of course, I must push through such... 
by Sam Rainer | Jun 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
All good work has dignity. Good work benefits the community. Restlessness and hopelessness are the enemies of redeeming work. 
by Sam Rainer | Jun 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Three notable articles I read this week: Facts and Trends – More Americans turn to Google than prayer for making decisions. “In the internet age, fewer than half (45 percent) spend time in prayer and personal religious reflection before such a choice, but 82...
