Nov 7, 2018 | Inspiration
Sometimes it feels like we should be doing more. Our preaching could improve, and there’s always something more we could be doing. Add to that comparisons to other pastors and churches and it’s easy to get discouraged. I have good news for you today: You’re already...
Nov 6, 2018 | Church Matters, Perspectives
My teenage son, Justin, had been invited to an area church by a friend. Since he had grown up as a PK (pastor’s kid) and had never been to a megachurch like this before, I wondered what impression it might give him. Sure enough, soon after his experience, Justin asked...
Nov 1, 2018 | Pastor's Life, Refreshment
Now a word about pastors with doubts. When I was in college, I waited tables at one of my then-favorite restaurants, which served amazingly soft rolls with cinnamon butter and allowed you to throw peanut shells on the floor, a brilliant combination of two of my...
Oct 30, 2018 | Perspectives
Do you remember when you were younger and you wanted to know something? Did you head straight to your parents? As a teenager, did you head straight to your friends? Perhaps as you matured, you expected that your teachers or a book might have all the answers to your...
Oct 29, 2018 | Perspectives
The Holy Spirit. Three words couldn’t divide the church more. I suppose “I hate you” is up there, but that’s more of a division between people rather than churches. Entire swaths of Christianity have divided over the third person of the Trinity. This division, over...
Oct 25, 2018 | Inspiration
It happened again… Out of nowhere, your great plan was blown to smithereens. You had your life in nearly perfect order and things were going great, but apparently God had different plans. Life threw you a curve ball—and you’re left confused, frustrated, and anxious....
Oct 22, 2018 | Inspiration, Media
Are you struggling to get engagement on your Facebook page? Are you posting regularly but not seeing any new likes or followers? Unless you are an expert or strategist growing your Facebook page may seem like a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be. Here are 4 tips...