It’s one of my favorite times of the year—I’m getting ready to preach for the first time in ages. With moving, settling into my new job, traveling for work

Let your time with God's Word move from duty to delight.

Preferences are exactly that: preferences. Sometimes that means that my preferences are going to need to be set aside for the sake of others.

Many of us have fallen into the belief that the Bible is basically a big book of rules, morality tales and inspirational sayings. But knowing what the Bible really is will answer the question of how to read the Bible.

Though never voiced, some see preaching to children as somehow being beneath them…which it’s not. It just lacks the perception of glamour that comes with preaching in the wider service.

Passages from Sanders' book "Spiritual Leadership" that are challenging, convicting and encouraging.

"Just as we must never tolerate abusive behavior by a parent or a spouse—just as such evil should never be named among us—so too must evil of this sort never be allowed to gain a foothold."

"Listen humbly: Even if we remain unconvinced, we would be wise to give those with whom we (probably) disagree a fair hearing."