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Growing Through vs. Getting Through Times of Grief
It’s been 1 year since shots rang out at Saugus High School, taking the lives of 3 students and injuring 3 more. In some ways it seems like years ago, and in some ways it seems like yesterday. I can still hear the cries of the parents of the victims. I can still...
Why Bother Praying if God Already Knows What I Need?
Now here’s my problem with prayer... And maybe this is yours as well: If it takes so long … If sometimes the answer is "no" … and if in some cases he’s going to do what he wants anyway… Why even bother? Why pray? Haven’t you wondered that before? Isn't that what...
Growing Through vs. Getting Through Times of Grief
It’s been 1 year since shots rang out at Saugus High School, taking the lives of 3 students and injuring 3 more. In some ways it seems like years ago, and in some ways it seems like yesterday. I can still hear the cries of the parents of the victims. I can still...
5 Things That May Be Hindering Your Prayers
We’ve all been there. We pray. We wait. We wait. And then we wonder: "What did I do wrong?" Sometimes the problem isn’t on your end. It might just not be God’s timing or God’s will... But sometimes it is. Here are 5 things that can keep our prayers from getting...
3 Things to Do When You’re Stuck Waiting on God
There is that gap of time between when you call for AAA and then AAA arrives. What do you do when you are on the side of the road waiting for help? Many of us feel that way with God. We pray. Then we wait. Now what?
Things to Consider Before You Vote…
We are now less than a week away from one of the most controversial and contentious elections in decades. Many of us have heard and said many of the following statements in regards the Nov. 3 vote: “The future of our country hangs in the balance” “This is the...
WHY You Pray is as Important as WHAT You Pray
3 Ways to Pray the WHY Way You’ve taken their advice: “Just pray about it.” “It’s just talking to God.” “Just start the conversation.” So you do... And then you wait. Is there something you are supposed to do after you say “amen?” The short answer is… YES. And...
What to do After You Say Amen
So, you prayed. You sent that text to God. And now you wait... You see the three dots… and then, nothing. Did it go through? Was it delivered? Did he hear you? Are you supposed to do something else? Is he waiting for you to ask nicely? Can what we do AFTER we pray impact the answer we get? Here’s a list of 20 things we most commonly do after we pray. See which one you do the most.
3 Things I’d Do Different & 3 Things I Wouldn’t Change After 20 Years at RLC
This past weekend Real Life Church celebrated 20 years of ministry and it has me feeling very reflective. So much has happened over 20 years, specifically in the 17 that I’ve been a part of. Check out our weekend service celebration for some of those memories.I’m so grateful for the legacy of leaders who got us to this point. And, of course, we are so grateful for God’s leading as we are just passengers in this ride he has us on.
20 Leadership Quotes from “After Amen”
My new upcoming book After Amen: What to do While Waiting on God is a journey through my own questioning of God’s seeming silence in my prayer life. My heart behind writing this book was that so much has been written and said about what to do BEFORE you say...
The Best Thing to do While Waiting to Hear From God
We live in a “buy now” world. With one click, we can have the product delivered to our door the next day. And if it takes two to three days, it feels like an eternity. We no longer have to go to a video store to rent a movie and pray that they have a copy left; we...
Leading Those Who Have Given Up On Prayer
We’ve all had those moments when you’re talking with someone about a crisis they are facing and you hear the words, “I’ve been praying about it… But nothing seems to happen.” And let’s be honest, we’ve all had those thoughts ourselves as well. I know that I have. I’ve been a pastor for over 25 years and a Christian for over 40 and I’ve wondered many times if my prayers are getting past the ceiling.
30 Prayers to Pray This School Year
Well, like it or not, school is back in.Whether you are in a classroom in front of a teacher or a bedroom in front of a zoom call, school is in session.And while it may not be legal to have formal prayer in school, we all know as long as there are tests there will always be prayer in school.
How Can I Help Unbelieving Friends and Family?
For many of us we’ve had an even better experience with Jesus than a Netflix show. He’s changed our lives, he’s given us hope, and he’s invigorated our relationships. And we want everyone we know to experience the same thing.
Join the “After Amen” Launch Team!
Hurry now, there's only a limited number of spots! I would be honored to have you be a part of the group that is helping promote my new and upcoming book "After Amen" (publishing October 17th).
7 Answers for, “I’ve Tried Prayer, and it Doesn’t Work”
Do you know people who has said, “I’ve tried prayer and it doesn’t work”? Me too. In fact, at times I’ve been that person.
When Being Good Doesn’t Make You Feel Good Anymore
You’ve tried the path of moral conformity and it only left you frustrated with the backsliders who roll into church on Christmas and Easter and yet God still seems to bless. You’ve tried to be good enough, but always struggle with wondering if you are ever good enough.
Does God Run FOR You or AFTER You?
Most of us tend to view God as the big guy upstairs who is carefully watching us. Don’t set him off, because he’ll come AFTER you. He’ll hunt you down, he’ll take away all you love, he’ll wreck your life and send you straight to hell if you’re not careful.
30 Prayers for When You Don’t Know What to Pray • Purchase Today!
Praying can be difficult. We don’t know what to say. We wonder if there are magic words. We worry we aren’t doing it right.
Finding Peace Through Prayer
Let’s face it. Sometimes praying feels a little like rolling into the grocery store when you are hungry and don’t have a shopping list. Everything looks good, necessary and must be consumed immediately. It can be overwhelming.
Three Books that Have Carried Me Through COVID
So, recently someone asked me: "What books have carried you through COVID?" And my answers may just surprise you...
Trusting God in 2020
Who do you trust when everything seems to be in flux? Regulations, restrictions, new normal, work conditions, the economy… they all seem to change daily. It feels like playing a basketball game and someone keeps changing the rules. How do you know when you are...
Keys to Staying Motivated
It’s tough to stay motivated in the COVID season. It reminds me of how my grandma used to drive. All gas, then all brake. It was exhausting and a bit dangerous. We’d gun it through a turn and then slam on the brakes to make the next one. Pretty sure I had...
What I’ve Learned From Our First Week Back in a Church Building
The Power of Gathering Several years ago I had the opportunity to write a book titled Better Together. It was my attempt to make the case for the community, even for people who are introverted like me. Though this was not my favorite book I’ve written, it has been...
Bonus Episode: What We’ve Learned from Three Weeks of Protests
Rusty George · Bonus Episode: What We've Learned from Three Weeks of Protests After three weeks of protests, so many of us are striving to learn, educate, and find answers to move forward in the continued fight against racism. Brad Williams joins me in this episode...
Episode 102: The Power of Reading with Dr. JK Jones
Rusty George · 102: The Power of Reading with Professor JK Jones My former professor, Dr. JK Jones (Professor at Lincoln Christian Seminary and Pastor at Eastview Christian Church), joins me in this episode to discuss the power of reading, his top book...
What to Leave Behind Coming Out of COVID
Let’s be honest, this season has been a chance for the world to have a giant “reset” about what matters most. Our social media rants, our political tirades, our airing of grievances, and grudges we hold on have all been minimized when it comes to survival,...
Episode 101: What We’ve Learned from Online Church
Rusty George · 101: What We've Learned from Online Church We are three months into online church and quarantining due to COVID-19, and at Real Life Church we have learned so much about the heart, purpose, and the logistics of doing only online services to reach...
Three Questions for Every New Relationship
As we continue to try to make sense of how to move forward through this season of COVID and racial tension, we are consistently given this solution: we are better together. I agree with that. (I even wrote a book about that) But as we try to build new...
Bonus Episode: Fighting Ignorance & Learning to Listen with Ted Wright
Rusty George · Bonus Episode: Fighting Ignorance & Learning to Listen with Ted Wright My friend Ted Wright joins us in this episode to share his testimony and perspective on racial injustice in current events today. Sharing his personal story of growing up in...
Episode 100: A 100th Episode Special with Lorrie George
Rusty George · 100: A 100th Episode Special with Lorrie George In celebration of our 100th episode of The Rusty George Podcast, Brad and I are joined by a very, very special guest: my wife, Lorrie George. In this episode together, we discuss how Lorrie and I met,...