Pastors

The Story of Solomon’s Wisdom

The story of Solomon’s wisdom doesn’t start with 1 Kings 3 and his request for wisdom. We tend to see Solomon as a young king...

12 Leadership Principles of Jesus

I admire the teachings on leadership by guys like John Maxwell, Andy Stanley and Patrick Lencioni. There are leaders from my personal life such as a former pastor, a former boss, a high school principal and leaders in my own community who have influenced me as I have watched their leadership.

Creative Ways to Use Jesus to Disobey the Bible

Don't try to play Jesus against the words of Scripture. They're on the same team.

The Crucial Step We Must Not Forget When We Preach – Apply the Scriptures

"One of the greatest heartbreaks any pastor must deal with is ministering to the same people in a congregation week after week, month after month, year after year, and observing that there is no visible, lasting change in many of them."

Worldly Leaders vs Spiritual Leaders: 3 Key Differences

Both Saul and David were leaders: where did the difference lay?

Pastor, Remember Your Wife Is the MOST Vulnerable Person in Your Church

Malicious gossip, sneaky innuendo, impossible expectations and pastoral frustrations: the job hazards of a pastor's wife.

How Do We Explain Talking Donkeys and Burning Bushes?

As Christians we believe God created the world out of nothing. We believe he has revealed himself in nature, in Scripture, and in history in the person of Jesus Christ. These are the larger things, the lifting of the whole coffee shop, if you will.

How Did Paul Write His Letters (Or Why His Letters Don’t Have Emotional Flourishes That Get Away With Him)

Ancient letters would have been delivered by someone who could explain the letter; and the letter would often be read out loud. Hence, letters were somewhat public. They were not the private affair of today.