First Person Archives - Page 7 of 43

First person: What is true wealth?

June 24, 2025

In 2014, 92-year-old Ronald Read passed away and surprised his small town by leaving $6 million to the local hospital and $2 million to the library. People were shocked.

First person: Simple ways to begin reaching your community for Christ

June 23, 2025

Here are some simple ways to move your congregation in that direction.

First person: Who is influencing you?

June 22, 2025

One of the unique realities of my childhood is that I met six of my eight great-grandparents. This wasn’t unusual to me at the time, but today I realize what a remarkable gift it was.

First person: 9 things I want my grandsons to learn

June 20, 2025

Here are nine things that my father’s example taught me about manhood that I’ve tried to pass down to his grandsons.

First person: 15 questions for a six-month spiritual checkup

June 19, 2025

If you haven’t done a spiritual self-reflection yet this year, I encourage you to review the questions in this post to look at your life at an even deeper level.

First person: A critical ministry role some may overlook

June 17, 2025

Sound engineers? Your role is far more critical than audio levels, EQ and running a sound board.

First person: How churches can encourage Christian fathers

June 15, 2025

The church has many opportunities to encourage Christian fathers. Unfortunately, some fathers today did not grow up in the church or have parents who provided a Christian home.

First person: My Dad, the know-it-all — and ‘lifelong learner’

June 14, 2025

My dad is a know-it-all — in history, especially naval and American history; in politics; in random facts spanning from space exploration and “Star Wars”