Running Into Battle: The Role Of Courage In Parenthood
The definition of courage is “the ability to do something that frightens someone.” We often associate the word with big, grand gestures of bravery, like a soldier running headfirst into […]
Prayer
A Gift
Prayer is a gift. It is a gift from God to communicate with Him and deepen our relationship with Him. It is a gift to others as we go to […]
This Week Our Nation Could Turn the Corner
Our nation is spiritually broken. Is there any way it can be fixed? Over the last year, God has helped me understand what it will take to change this. This […]
The Power of Prayer
When we hear the word “prayer”, many different ideas and emotions come to our minds. Some people are confused. Others are excited. Some are mad. Some are scared. Regardless of […]
Spiritual Disciplines
There is no question of the benefits of physical exercise, but what about exercise for your soul? Throughout Scripture, we learn of ways to practice what are called the “disciplines” […]
Thought Factory Podcast #904 || Covid Chaos | The Effects on Ministry
The year 2020 has been an unforgettable year. No doubt we all have been affected to varying degrees, but it has been a shared experience no matter where you live. […]
Thought Factory Podcast #902 || Jeff Prayer Walks the Potawatomi Trail of Death
The Potawatomi Trail of Death was the forced removal by militia in 1838 of some 859 members of Potawatomi nation from Indiana to reservation lands in what is now Kansas. […]
Thought Factory Podcast #813 || Special Edition Two | Number One Thing to be Doing Right Now in Youth Ministry
As we shift into the groove of being removed from our normal routines of ministry, we have established what our ministry will look like digitally for the extent of this […]
Thought Factory Podcast #811 || The Return of the Lord Boards
Jesus’ disciples got to witness Jesus ascend into the skies and into Heaven. Jesus claimed He would return again one day. The disciples believed this to be true and anticipated […]
Thought Factory Podcast #810 || The Most Urgent Need Youth Workers are Unaware of in the Church
If you were to take a minute to think of the greatest issue in the Church, what would come to mind for you? Hypocrisy, greed, division, sexual immorality, biblical illiteracy…? […]