We recently received word that the audio book version of Fireproof Your Life was nominated for a 2011 Retailers Choice Award. This was produced in partnership with Brilliance Audio.

If you haven’t read Fireproof Your Life, we invite you to read the story of the great sequoia and receive encouragement and inspiration. Through centuries of forest fires, the great sequoia stands unscathed. Michael Catt shows how, like the sequoia, we can stand strong through the fiery trials that inevitably come our way.

Using illustrations from his own life and from the movie, Fireproof, Catt discusses practical issues such as temptation, marriage, and finances, helping us build a faith that resists our corrosive culture. Rather than succumb to pressure of circumstances, we can stand tall and face our challenges in Christ’s power.

Not long ago, I had the privilege of taking two flights on a private jet. Because of the graciousness and generosity of an individual, I found out what it was like not to go through the hassles of TSA search and seizure, seats with no padding, crowds of cranky people, and tired ticket agents. I have to say, while we were flying along at 537 miles per hour at 43,000 feet, I thought of Will Smith in the movie Independence Day—”I’ve got to get me one of these.” Continue reading “The Joys and Trials of Travel” →

(or a word to pastors and staff members about taking care of God’s traveling ministers, evangelists, and singers)

I have a number of friends in evangelism. I’ve served on the boards (official and otherwise) of Christian music groups and I can tell you, the issue of which I write is more prevalent than I can begin to tell. The stories make me ill. The thought that preachers and churches would stiff someone who is serving the Lord is beyond my ability to comprehend.  Continue reading “Giving the Guest What They Deserve” →

ReFRESH® is not just another conference. It’s unique among the “preaching and preacher” conferences I see constantly advertised. I have nothing against those conferences, but when we started this conference seven years ago, I wanted to do something others weren’t doing. Continue reading “What Makes ReFRESH® So Special?” →

I’ve been in ministry spanning five decades. I’ve served as a staff member and as a pastor. One thing I’ve never done when talking to a church is talked about money. I have a firm conviction that if God is calling you to a church, you should go—end of discussion. Continue reading “Can You Be Content?” →