Category Archives: Replenish Your Soul

Relational Transparency, Small Groups, & Freedom

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

Small Groups can create a place of healing for people to find freedom. Jesus’ ministry started with healing in mind. Remember how He read from the scroll of Isaiah in Luke 4:18-19, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, … Continue reading →

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8 tips to lasting in leadership

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Whether leading a small group, a ministry or a church, spiritual leadership is heart work and it’s hard work.  This combination can take its toll, driving leaders to throw in the towel prematurely. It might be a conflict, a crisis, … Continue reading →

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The most embarrassing gap in my leadership

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

by Lance Whitt I really didn’t want to write this article. But I know you can’t talk about spiritual health without talking about this topic. In the past, when I preached about it or wrote about it, I always felt … Continue reading →

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Beware the seduction of ambition

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Ambition is a double-edged sword. When it is God-directed and Spirit-managed, it can bear tremendous fruit. When it is restrained by humility, ambition can be a powerful motivator. But when it is hijacked by self and ego, it can leave … Continue reading →

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What to Stop and Start in 2012

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

by Lance Whitt Stop ignoring the dysfunction Many churches and ministries suffer from I like to call “terminal niceness”.   We just aren’t very good at hard conversations.  For the most part we are polite, sensitive, and hate conflict.  So, … Continue reading →

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The Gospel-centered small group leader

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

by Ben Reed When it comes to talking about the marks of a true follower of Jesus, it’s no surprise that Paul starts out talking about love. Literally, Romans 12:9 says, “Let love be without hypocrisy.” This is significant because … Continue reading →

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Replenish Your Soul: What Kind of Old Person Do I Want to Be?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

by Lance Witt What kind of old person do you want to be? It’s a question you never think about in your twenties, rarely in your thirties, and only occasionally in your forties. But at least in my case hitting … Continue reading →

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Replenish Your Soul: Simplicity is Not Simple

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

by Lance Witt I love going into model homes. But not for the reason you might think. I like them because they’re a clutter-free zone. No trash, no piles, no stacks. The kitchen counters aren’t littered with small appliances and … Continue reading →

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Replenish Your Soul: Does Your Soul Have a Backbone?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

By Lance Witt  Over the last few years my single most consistent prayer has been for spiritual courage. Being a coward comes quite naturally to me. I don’t like to fight. I don’t like rejection. I am definitely not a … Continue reading →

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Replenish Your Soul: Image Management

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

By Lance Witt Image management. There’s nothing particularly wrong with those two words, but when you put them together and give them to a ministry leader, it is a deadly cocktail. Image management is what we begin to do when … Continue reading →

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