Articles for Pastors

What If Loneliness Is a Gift?

Being lonely gets a bad rap. And for good reason. One of our deepest, most basic human needs is to experience healthy attachment—or in non-psychological terms, to experience loving connection with someone who sees us. What if loneliness is a gift?

The Dangers of Disobedience

Disobedience has consequences. Raising our four children I often think of the hymn, “Trust and Obey.” The refrain says, “Trust and obey, for there’s no other way, to be happy in Jesus, than to trust and obey.”

Your Pastor Wants This More Than a Pastoral Care Committee

Pastoral care committees are great, but what if I told you there is something besides care baskets and pastor appreciation speeches that will keep your pastor going year after year?

Do the Right Thing and Expect to Be Surprised

The men and women around Jesus at his death knew to do the right thing...and they were surprised. The three women, with a common purpose, DID NOT choose to WAIT around. We can learn from them to do the right thing.

How Charles Spurgeon Scheduled His Week

"I wish it could be said of us that we wasted neither an hour of our time, nor an hour of other people’s time."

A Holy Marriage Is a Happy Marriage … Here’s Why

It's a bold statement to say that a holy marriage is a happy marriage. Read this article to find out why. Gary Thomas, bestselling author and international speaker lays the foundation for a holy and happy marriage.

What to Do When You’ve Stopped Growing

Ever feel like you’re stuck? Like you've stopped growing? You’re not alone! If you try to lead at all, you are definitely going to go through seasons where you feel like you’ve plateaued.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex at Every Age

Have you been dreading “The Talk” with your kids? You know the one I’m talking about. The talk about “the birds and the bees” which actually has nothing at all to do with birds or bees. Let’s call it what it is. We’re talking about SEX. Curious about how to talk to your kids about sex?