Seeing Myself More Clearly
Problems for Christian leaders (and really, any leader) don’t typically start with...
Larry and the Lessons of Long-Term Rewards
Being a leader has tough moments, but plenty of rewards too. There is the joy of helping people to reach their potential or to press on to...
Will You Pass the Test of Praise?
What comes to your mind when you think of being “tested”? For students, testing means awaiting a grade. From the lips of your...
Praying BIG
When it comes to prayer, I think most of us struggle in a similar way. Our prayers can easily get...
How Serving Sustains Us
Do you want to be the kind of person who endures over many fruitful years? My guess is the answer is an emphatic “yes”. But how do you...
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 of my soul and...
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...
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...
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 your...
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...
