Articles for 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.

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.

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.

How to Grow From Leadership Pain

No one experiences the success of leadership without also knowing leadership pain. It’s up to each individual leader if they will press through the pain and grow or quit leading. The principle is that strong.

You’re Not a Leader If You Never Say You’re Sorry

You are not a good leader if you never tell people you are sorry. There are a myriad of issues in the heart of a leader who never apologizes. If you never apologize, at least one of the following is also true.

The Beauty of a Gentle Heart

If there is any quality that is conspicuous by its absence today, perhaps it is a gentle heart. Though this is a precious and beautiful trait, it is sadly rare.

9 Ways Faith and Hope Work Together

I’ve been spending a good amount of my time studying the biblical doctrine of faith and hope. In doing so I uncovered this gem from John Bunyan and thought you might enjoy.