It's a common assumption; you and I have heard it before. We get tired of the exhausting work of ministry and, understandably, we want to take a break. If the church members can't carry the load, then there is always the pastor and his family. I mean, he gets paid, right? So it's his job!... Continue Reading →
21 Days of Giving Thanks – Day 11
In an effort to emphasize the season of Thanksgiving, I'm celebrating it all through the month of November. Earlier I explained my 21 Days of Giving Thanks challenge, which you can read about here. Today let's focus on giving thanks for the preaching of the Word. Day 11 - Give Thanks for Nourishment through Preaching... Continue Reading →
21 Days of Giving Thanks – Day 4
In an effort to emphasize the season of Thanksgiving, I encourage you to celebrate it all through the month of November. Earlier I explained my 21 Days of Giving Thanks challenge, which you can read about here. Today let's give thanks for the unity God can bring to a local church. Day 4 - Give... Continue Reading →
Pastoral Transitions: A Few Thoughts
I'm back in the saddle again. It feels like forever since I've written anything, and that's because it has been forever. I am now writing from a different office in a different church in a different town in a different state, 600 miles away from where I have lived for the last 10 years of... Continue Reading →