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….
Years ago, Cat Stevens penned this line … “the first cut is the deepest,” which is completely true in so many aspects of life….
I never thought there was much difference between reconciliation and forgiveness. In my heart, it all kind of meant the same thing – letting…
Every year at our Emotionally Healthy Leadership Conference I am asked: “How is supervision in an emotionally healthy church different? What makes it distinct?”…
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…
Many who are very creative deal with this thing called sensitivity. It means that there sometimes is a thought, experience or encounter that most…
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…
I don’t want to pile on. Honest I don’t. So I pray this post doesn’t come across that way. I was sad when I read the…
If I got to rank what I love about my job, preaching would be in the top two. I love the prep, working through…
Good leaders help their followers grow. They keep their followers’ best interests a priority. They invest in their followers. But sometimes we unintentionally hold them back by creating…