Advent is a time to remember what happened to prepare for Jesus’ arrival. It also is the gateway to the pastoral pressure cooker of December. … More December Survival Guide for Pastors
Last week’s post about brokenness raised a number of questions. Here’s what helped me through the experience of brokenness … More Walking Alongside those Experiencing Brokenness
There is a painful blessing that provides depth for Christians. The painful blessing is brokenness. … More The Painful Blessing
There were a couple of years I thought this week’s trite saying had disappeared from use. But like Chia Pets and mullet hair styles, it just keeps coming back. … More It’s Better to Fade Away than to Burn Out
Americans spend more than 10 hours a day staring at soft glowing screens. It’s healthier to move some of the time consuming to creating. … More A Case for Creating over Consuming
This the third trite saying needs abandoning because it’s flat out untrue. If you use this saying, you might as well also say the world is flat. … More New Flash! Time Doesn’t Heal All Wounds!
If you’re in an creative or emotional dry season, here’s five practical ideas for refreshing a stale ministry. … More Five Ideas for Refreshing a Stale Ministry
I have a real issue with leaders who say, “Do as I say, not as I do.” So this post is it for this week. You can find this week’s CFL on the Resource page. … More Investing a Week in My Family
