The Call To Suffering
What comes to your mind when you consider the call to pastoral ministry? Preaching God’s truth to...
Finding Streams In A Desert Of Darkness
If you’re in a hard place right now, I can relate. The last four years have been the most difficult period of my entire life. We’ve...
The Call From The Seminary To The Pulpit
Recently I received an email with an attention-grabbing question. It came from an influential seminary professor and supplied a backstory,...
A Remarkable Story Where Grace Wins!
“He’s dead!” the bishop whispered. “How, and by what kind of death?” whispered John....
The Cross & Busting Out Of The Inner Ring
Pastoral ministry is a study in irony. On one hand, it provides the opportunity for a guy to publicly use his gifts, be it preaching or...
Remembering God’s Faithfulness in the Face of a Detour
Traffic stood still. That’s never a good thing when you’re traversing the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After thirty minutes without moving,...
Coronavirus and the Carnival of Judgment
Three days ago, I ran into a Starbucks to pick up my drink. The store had four other patrons: two...
5 Ways to Cherish Your Spouse (or fiance’!)
“You’re on autopilot and I’m feeling distant and dismissed.” Kimm said it, I owned it. It wasn’t the first time. Sadly, the...
How Do I Know If I Can Shepherd?
For some people, the word “shepherd” brings to mind watercolor paintings in church nurseries. The shepherd is cradling a lamb...
The Mirror of Marriage: Hope for Every Family
Okay, I’m going to say it now, and I want you to think about it. Are you ready? The whole idea of...
