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Passing the Shepherd’s Staff
A Conversation About Pastoral Transition Life is full of transitions, and ministry is no exception. In a sense, every minister is an “interim” minister because we are all just passing through! Like a relay race, God’s men in every generation are called on to faithfully carry the baton and pass it on to those coming…
My Besetting Sin
Do you know your besetting sin? Mine is not yours and yours is not mine, but we all have them. You know the one...the thing...
The Real Issue
It is fitting that at the time of year when we celebrate the birth of Christ there is a renewed discussion on the sacredness and...
Dear Pastor – An Open Letter to Faithful Shepherds
Dear Pastor, The last two years have been full of challenges that none of us have ever faced and few of us could have imagined....
Concentrate on Christ this Christmas!
Some seasons are busier than others, but it seems the Christmas season is always full of hurry. Programs and shopping and get togethers and...life! It...
How to Conquer Fear
Fear is real, and it is paralyzing. A world in flux has produced a world filled with fear. Frequently, I hear someone quote 2 Timothy...
Countdown to Christmas
Can you imagine the days leading up to the birth of Christ? No family has ever had thoughts, emotions, and Christmas preparation like that first...
My First Sermon
Just a few days after my 13th birthday, I preached the first sermon I ever gave behind a pulpit. On that Sunday afternoon, in August,...
“All Spiritual Blessings”
This week, people across our nation will gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. Around tables filled with food, many will pause to say...
New for Children this Christmas!
From time to time I enjoy sharing a recommendation of some helpful resource for families. We are approaching a time of year that is very...
7 Ways Listeners Can Make the Most of a Church Meeting
7 Ways Listeners Can Make the Most of a Church Meeting Last week, I posted an article on 7 Ways Leaders Can Make the Most...
Do We Really See Them?
Life is busy and days are a blur. We rush from place to place - constantly moving past masses of humanity, people everywhere! But, do...
7 Ways Leaders Can Make the Most of a Church Meeting
Just because we assemble with God's people does not necessarily mean that God's Word is given or that God's glory is priority. Leading a church...
“One Thing”
We are living in a complex world! Sin complicates everything it touches and only the truth of Christ can return us to simplicity. Today we...
3 Connections to Make In Every Scripture Passage
Have you ever read a portion of God's Word only to find yourself totally disconnected from what you just read? Your hands held the Bible,...
Home Improvement
If you are a home owner you know that there is ALWAYS something that needs to be done! In some ways this physical reality is...
Do These 3 Things for Those In the Service Industry
Do These 3 Things for Those In the Service Industry In recent months I have seen so much rude and crude treatment of people who...
