Protecting Yourself From the Crazies

Protecting Yourself From the Crazies

  It is something we deal with as pastors, something we talk about behind the scenes, but it is rarely addressed out in the open. Yet, in the open or not, we must deal with the crazies. I’m not using that term to disparage the mentally ill. Rather,...
Being A Happy Healthy PK

Being A Happy Healthy PK

“Preachers’ kids are the worst kind . . .” How many times have you heard that, fellow PKs? Well, I contend—as would my sister—that we are not the worst kind. But we are human. I grew up in church. I don’t even know how old I was when my dad started pastoring. I do...
Does Your Attitude Need An Adjustment?

Does Your Attitude Need An Adjustment?

Ever have one of those days!  You know what I mean. You get up on the wrong side of the bed. You have a bad hair day. Traffic is a nightmare. Every line you stand in seems to be the slowest.  Nothing seems to be going your way. It’s so easy when momentum seems to be...
10 Bible Verses on Thankfulness

10 Bible Verses on Thankfulness

1. James 1:17  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning 2. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication,...
What Might God’s “Top Ten Thankful List” Include?

What Might God’s “Top Ten Thankful List” Include?

How many lists of “things I’m thankful for” have you seen this week? Of course, we’re thankful for family and friends and food and clothing and shelter and salvation. And of course, pastors and ministry leaders are thankful for the privilege of sharing the good news...