From the First Scars to the Road to Healing: Thoughts from a Pastor’s Wife.
Years ago, Cat Stevens penned this line … “the first cut is the deepest,” which is completely true in so many aspects of life….
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Anne Jackson on Forgiveness and Reconciliation
I never thought there was much difference between reconciliation and forgiveness. In my heart, it all kind of meant the same thing – letting…
Are You a Defeated Pastor? Here Are 9 Characteristics.
Over the years as a church consultant and seminary professor, I’ve worked with a lot of pastors who are defeated in the work of…
Worship Leaders and Creatives: Here’s How to Leverage Sensitivity
Many who are very creative deal with this thing called sensitivity. It means that there sometimes is a thought, experience or encounter that most…
Could Saying ‘No’ Help You Avoid Ministry Burnout?
Saying ‘no’ isn’t a lack of faith. Sometimes it’s a necessary first step in narrowing our focus and strengthening our faith. I can’t do…
5 Ways to Recover from Preaching
If I got to rank what I love about my job, preaching would be in the top two. I love the prep, working through…
Choices, Change and Discerning God’s Will
Every time you say yes to something, you say no to something else. This truth has had an enormous impact on how I live…
Asking for Help Is Not a Sign of Weakness: Perry Noble and Alcohol
William Shakespeare once said, “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” Perry Noble, former senior pastor of NewSpring Church in South Carolina, recently broken…
Can You Hear God Above the Noise
You’re wired. You’re wireless. You’re digital. You’re more plugged in than ever before. In the midst of all the noise of life, can you…