Seven Resolutions that Matter Most to Me in 2021
When I look at my life right now, there are so many areas I want to change. 2020 has mined some of the darkest recesses
God’s Call To Humble Ourselves
God created all people with hearts that churn with desires. We aren’t merely thinking creatures who find our way forward by making rational calculations. We’re
Can I be Humbly Ambitious?
Christians are flammable. God created us to burn. Not like a match—bright and hot but quickly extinguished—but long and strong. That’s why God created ambition.
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.
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
A Prayer To Propel You Into The New Year
Whether you’re an established pastor or just beginning your exploration of pastoral calling, let this prayer from The Valley of Vision encourage you. — O Lord, Length
The Waiting Game – Leading Those Who Stray
As a leader, your heart breaks. It’s someone close to you – maybe a church member, a dear friend, a sibling, or even one of
Preventing Pastoral Car Wrecks
In 2013, I had a tie rod on my car go bad. By going bad, I mean it busted in a very ugly way. If
Redeeming ‘Whatever’ (Part 2)
Part One “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is
Redeeming ‘Whatever” (Part 1)
Part Two “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is
