Jeff Lyle

Pastors, Pulpits & The People In The Pew

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

Swapping Your Prayer Lenses

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

My Personal Breakup Letter

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

The Temptation To Isolate

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

Evicting Jesus?

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

Changes In Church Dimensions

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

Election 2016: The Spreading Flame

I smell sulfur and manure. Who put it there?

Don't Love This Enemy. Kill Him...Or Her.

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

Banished Shame & Evicted Fear

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.

The Changing Room

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

Black Bubbles & Caucasian Cocoons

I will risk offending you because you are worth it.

Hold The Lemon

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

Multicolored Worship

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

I Married A Singer

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.