by Glenn Howell | Aug 11, 2022 | Firm Foundations
According to a poll conducted by ACS Technologies here, more than half of Americans list themselves as “Christian”. That is quite a lot, however, it is 15 million fewer persons than in 2011. In an article sharing the data, it states that the combined...
by Glenn Howell | Jul 28, 2022 | Firm Foundations
Those in church life know that the season of budgeting is soon upon us. Just as churches need a plan to receive money, they need a plan to spend it. Sadly, some churches don’t think strategically about connecting their budget with their ministry. Rather, they just...
by Glenn Howell | Jul 21, 2022 | Firm Foundations
Most of us have a junk drawer. It is that place we accumulate everything we might want to grab one day, but seldom do. Mine has always been in the kitchen. I was looking in it the other day, hunting a twist tie for a bag of bread. I found plenty of things—toothpicks,...
by Glenn Howell | Jun 30, 2022 | Firm Foundations
Yesterday our nation celebrated its independence. It is a day of flag waving, parades, get-togethers, and cook outs. Hot dogs are the big thing on July 4th, which is why Nathan’s hot dog eating contest is held on the holiday—last year’s winner ate 76 hot dogs in 10...
by Glenn Howell | Jun 22, 2022 | Firm Foundations
Should my church have a stewardship campaign? That question should be met with another. Should my church have a time to emphasize mission? Or prayer? Or children? Or Bible study? The answer to all of these is, “of course.” Stewardship is part of discipleship,...
by Glenn Howell | May 24, 2022 | Firm Foundations
For as long as I can remember, I have heard the expression, “Run for your life.” Usually, that has to do with something nonsensical in which no one’s life is in serious jeopardy. However, there are people who actually have to run for their lives. They are called...
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