Aug 1, 2017 | Inspiration, Perspectives
One of the most difficult aspects of a pastor’s job is the role of counselor. No two situations are the same, so there is no one-size-fits-all way to go into a counseling situation. Many times an issue can’t be resolved by just talking with a minister; a person may...
Oct 13, 2016 | Inspiration, Pastor's Life
The local church is confronted with death and the resultant grief on a consistent basis. There are approximately two million funerals in America per year or about 5,479 funerals that take place per day. What does the God and church leaders have to say to those who are...
Oct 11, 2016 | Inspiration, Pastor's Life, slider
Most of us don’t like to deal with conflict—it can be messy. Yet Jesus encourages His people to not put off dealing with conflicts. We are told that to be reconciled to God we must first be reconciled to others: “…leave your gift there in front of the...
Aug 12, 2016 | Inspiration
In Romans 15:14, the apostle Paul told the church in Rome, “And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able also to admonish one another.” The Greek word used here for “admonish”...
Nov 16, 2015 | Refreshment
As a Pastor’s wife, I felt pretty sure there was an unwritten rule; “Don’t go for counseling.” My excuses were plenty; “We’re in ministry. Aren’t we supposed to have our act together? What will people think? Who needs all that “psycho-babble”? My excuses all sounded...
