Category: Planter Health
Never Stop Going Deeper
Never Stop Going Deeper .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: Pine trees grow fast. That’s why pine is the cheapest of woods to purchase for building projects. Pine tree farms can raise a crop of trees to maturity in a decade. The strength of a pine tree is also its greatest weakness. […]
Growing Spiritually Through Three Years of Self-Quarantine
Growing Spiritually Through Three Years of Self-Quarantine .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: As I write this, almost 40% of the American population are in lockdown-mode. Governors in several states have ordered the closing of schools, restaurants, bars, clubs, and other public gathering spaces. And even with the modern phenomenon of online […]
God Fiercely Protects His People
God Fiercely Protects His People .et_post_meta_wrapper By Brandon Cox: Ever messed with a mamma goose? Few mistakes are more costly! The writer of Psalm 91 uses the picture of a protective parent bird to illustrate the fierceness of God’s guardianship over his people. Surely he will save you from the […]
The Underestimated, Secret Power of Humility
The Underestimated, Secret Power of Humility .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: How does a person become great and powerful? Our usual answers revolve around realizing the goodness within ourselves, overcoming the competition around us, and suppressing all of our weaknesses. God’s plan is the opposite, of course, and it works far […]
4 Reasons Leaders Need Rest
by Shawn Lovejoy: We are not wired to function without rest. Take a moment and personalize that. YOU are not wired to function without rest. This is true on a base human level, but it is a good lesson for leaders as well. “Burning the midnight oil” is a great […]
You Should Catch a Glimpse of Jesus as He is Now
You Should Catch a Glimpse of Jesus as He is Now .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: When you imagine what Jesus looks like, do you picture him from an illustration from Sunday School? Perhaps a painting from the era of the Renaissance? Or maybe as he is often portrayed in movies […]
4 Attitudes You Can Choose Today
4 Attitudes You Can Choose Today .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: Sometimes God takes me back to kindergarten, spiritually speaking. I spend time reading theological treatises, but I sometimes forget the most basic and simple of truths. Here’s one of those basic truths I sometimes struggle with: We choose our attitudes. […]
To Breakout, We Must Breakdown
Home > Blog > To Breakout, We Must Breakdown To Breakout, We Must Breakdown By Josh Laxton How can pastors and leaders guide their churches to experience a breakout? Breakout can be defined as a sudden move to the next level. Therefore, with many of our churches (at least 60% […]
The Spirit-Filled Life Is a Fruitful Life
The Spirit-Filled Life Is a Fruitful Life .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: I remember a professor in college once asking our class, does a peach tree bear peaches because it’s a peach tree? Or is it a peach tree because it bears peaches? And who cares? Far more importantly… When led by […]
The War is Decided, But the Battle Continues
The War is Decided, But the Battle Continues .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: Most Americans have heard of The War of 1812, but don’t know much about it. It took place four decades after the American Revolution and lasted about 30 months, ending in December of 1814. But the most famous […]