Jeff Lyle

Both pastors and those whom they shepherd have unrealistic expectations of each other at times. Let's clear up at least one of them.

Sometimes, we just need to think through how we are praying and then make some minor adjustments. The results can be significant.

I wrote this letter more than ten years ago. i should have written it sooner.

We all need to overcome the fear-DNA we inherited from Adam. God keeps calling us to come out.

Can you believe that an ancient group of people asked Him to leave? I can. I've seen it done in my lifetime.

As the end of the age draws nearer, the width of the American church may shrink, but her depth will surely grow.

I smell sulfur and manure. Who put it there?

Have you ever seen anyone work themselves into a frenzy as they volunteer to be placed at the back of the line? Me neither.

Most of us have not been told that there was a moment in the Gospels where Jesus kept praying the same prayer to the Father over and over again. It was actually a prayer over us.

I'm not talking about the ones at Target. This changing room is crafted by God.

I will risk offending you because you are worth it.

When it comes to our words, we are living as architects or demolition specialists. I want to choose wisely.

Nobody wants to be covered with ash. Paul prayed for something bigger. Today, we join in his prayer for ourselves.

My wife had her views of worship recalibrated. It didn't happen at a worship conference. This shift occurred while she was stuck in a hospital bed for a month.

I have knocked this guy down before, but it is now time to take him completely out. He is going to have to die.