Burning Bush International Ministries

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

Shut down the bus tours: What older church members should really be doing

So how do you engage older church attendees… say people over age 50? The question’s been around a long time. And, as most church leaders could tell you, it’s a bit of a loaded question. It’s also a question I’m...Read More→

How Pastors Accidentally Ruin Their Church

It wasn’t on purpose. They never meant any harm to come. But they sat and watched as the church they loved crumbled.

10 Ways to Communicate With the Holy Spirit

Understanding the third person of the Holy Trinity is important to every life of the believer. One key to this is communication. Here are 10 ways the Holy Spirit talks to us.

How To Be a Bad Church Member

Ever wanted to set your church back and create an unhealthy culture? Here is a short list of things to do to: 1. Constantly point out what should be done, but never volunteer to actually do anythin…

How Bush Pilot Are You?

Who needs a runway when you have the side of a mountain?

Jeb Is Not the Bush You Think He Is

He is more ruthless than he looks, more conservative than moderates like to believe, and possibly more appealing to Latinos than Marco Rubio.

You Are Worth It Ministries

You are loved and chosen to have a meaningful, fulfilling and purposeful life.

The Jeb Bush adviser who should scare you

Paul Wolfowitz not only championed the Iraq War—he obsessively promoted a bizarre conspiracy theory.

5 things every bush girl should know

5 Reasons to Plant a Burning Bush

Although burning bushes are non-native and invasive, when cared for properly these versatile plants can add interest to garden landscapes.

Who Are You Following — Encounter Revival Ministries

Ephesians 5:1-2, Deuteronomy 5:33, Psalms 119:133, 128:1, Matthew 8:34, John 12:26 Children often follow each other as they joyfully play games of “follow the leader” running and laughing as they play along.  However, as one gets older they must be careful who they follow and the patterns

Almighty God, You Have Built Your Church

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and …

Start Out — Encounter Revival Ministries

Psalms 143:8, Psalms 59:16, Isaiah 33:2, I Thessalonians 5:16-17, II Corinthians 5:17 As another day opens and one gets started it is important that the mind, heart, and life are directed to God and His ways.  Since He has given another day one should: Praise Him Give thanks Refl

Jeb Bush a Reaganite? Oh, Yes He Is

Christopher Ruddy's perspective: I am quite baffled that some folks think Jeb Bush is an establishment candidate and not a true conservative.

5 Things You Should Know About Jeb Bush

Jeb Bush is the son of a president and the brother of another, but there's more to know about the former Florida governor — and how different he is from the two past Bush presidents.