Pastors

Here are some practical benefits of practicing silence and solitude and tips for building it into your life.

While sabbaticals may address a common, therapeutic need for rest, God has given us the Sabbath day to serve as a sign of the greater spiritual need we have for the rest that he provides in Christ alone.

"Trust" is sometimes used as a noun. When it is, it means that firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. But then again, it can also be used as a verb.

I realize I’ve sometimes tried to convince myself with excuses and rationalizations that my actions or choices are proper—and only God in his gracious love still continually convicts, challenges, and changes me.

You can capture your congregation’s attention and preach preach on Thanksgiving three weeks “early.” By doing so, you will serve them well, and maybe even make November and December a happier, and more godly, place around your church.

First and foremost, we need to understand that the Holy Spirit is God and that he is an equal and active part of what we call the Trinity.

Not every pastor wants to quit all the time, but from time to time, discouragement sets in, and often it’s hard for pastors to find a safe, anonymous place to talk about it. I took an informal poll asking for the reasons pastors want to quit.

The beauty of mentoring-based discipleship is that it doesn’t just create smarter Christians. It raises up new mentors.