John Allan2 days agoI was surprised a few years ago...I was surprised a few years ago. The congregation was singing “God Give us Christian Homes” and for some reason my eyes began welling...
John AllanMay 15I was listening to a clip of Dave Ramsey’s radio show...I was listening to a clip of Dave Ramsey’s radio show and my ears perked up when he said he doesn’t think about whether people will be...
John AllanMay 5What is needed for a church to be strong...What is needed for a church to be strong, vibrant, and fruitful? Of course, the simple answer to that question is “Follow the Bible.” But...
John AllanApr 24Have you ever had a morning where you couldn't find enthusiasm to get up...Have you ever had a morning where you couldn't find enthusiasm to get up and face the day? Or a day that started well, but by noon the...
John AllanApr 17I took three Spanish classes in college...I took three Spanish classes in college. Most memories of them have faded from memory, but I vividly remember one shocking day. A student...
John AllanApr 10Mark Wolford was a Pentecostal preacher...Mark Wolford was a Pentecostal preacher in West Virginia. In 2012 he died several hours after being bitten by a rattlesnake. Wolford...
John AllanApr 3It’s one thing to know Barnabas was called...It’s one thing to know Barnabas was called “Son of Encouragement” by the apostles. But it’s another to recognize how encouraging he...
John AllanMar 27Some people claim there's an "80/20" rule...Some people claim there's an "80/20" rule that governs congregations: 80 percent of the work is done by 20 percent of the people. While...
John AllanMar 20Many Christians Strive for Faithfulness but...Many Christians strive for faithfulness but struggle repeatedly with one particular sin. The specific sin, of course, varies from person...