Pastors

On Fearing the Future

A brief telling of how those afflicted saints, young and old, are made to FEEL some of the worst of what a fallen world throws at people, but without FEARING the future because of the perfect love that holds them. I hope that their stories and perspectives offer you similar hope as they do to me.

Jesus’ I Am Statements: 7 Life Changing Truths

So when Jesus says I am statements, we should pay close attention. He’s pulling back the curtain on his glorious character. He’s telling us something profoundly important – something we don’t want to miss.

Instituting a New Normal of Compassion and Care for Church Staff

If we need to take action to care for ourselves, how much more do those under our care? Here are four ways we can better care for our church staff who have, are, or will be suffering the effects of the pandemic.

Wonky Worship: 3 Worrisome Woes

If we don’t stick to the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints—the results can be lethal. Jude uses three Old Testament characters to teach his readers about the consequences of wonky worship of God.

6 Ways to Make Time to Read

Are you struggling to make time to read? Here are some tips and tricks to help build reading into your regular rhythms.

When Bible Knowledge Isn’t Enough

This idea will make some a bit squeamish, but simply knowing your Bible better isn’t the answer to the world’s problems. 

Is Joy an Emotion (And Do Pastors Need It)?

Is joy an emotion? When we limit joy to a feeling, we devalue it. When we think of it as solely emotional, we rob ourselves of the full experience of joy.