Things to Consider When You’re Tempted to Quit
At some point, we are tempted to quit something. It might be a job, a church plant, a team, a diet or workout plan,…
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3 Ways Rest Improves Our Lives
When I’m working on a list of things to do, I usually don’t put rest on the list. You probably don’t either. Most of…
What Do Pastors and Deep Sea Divers Have in Common?
SCUBA stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. The deep-sea diver goes to extreme depths in search of treasure that most will never find in…
5 Ways to Find More Joy at Christmas
But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for…
Here Are 5 Mistakes Pastors Make at Christmas
It is hard to be a Christian at Christmas – especially for pastors and leaders. Why? We can blame the culture, the powers and…
10 Ways to Overcome a Sense of Loss This Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. As the song goes, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” But, for some people,…
Giving Yourself Permission to Pause
I was talking with a leader recently who is wrestling with exhaustion and fear of burnout. As a leader of a fast-growing non-profit, she…
Why We Should Pray for Young Pastors
I love young pastors. They’re some of the most creative, passionate, committed people I know. I do fear for them, though. Here’s why: Many…
Here Are 7 Things Every Leader Needs to Quit
I’ve often wished I could say something to every leader. Some things I’ve learned the hard way. I often share things leadership should do,…