The Lonely Pastor and 6 Ways to Dig Out
Loneliness is a deep ache in our soul and it doesn’t necessarily imply that we are physically alone. Some of the loneliest people in…
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Here Are 8 Reasons Church Conflicts Often Burn out of Control Quickly
As a pastor, I sometimes felt like I spent all my time putting out fires in the church. It might have been right for…
10 Questions Leaders Should Ask Each Week
Annual evaluations are helpful and necessary. At the seminary where I teach, we do end-of-the-academic year faculty evaluations.They push us to ask how we…
Here Are 3 Reasons You Still Don’t Get This Grace Thing
Grace seems easy. It’s grace, after all, right? But in reality, grace is really hard. What I mean is… We have a hard time receiving grace…
After Experimenting, I Finally Realized Porn Was an Issue
“I’ve been to psychologists and psychiatrists for the last 8 years. Have been diagnosed with depression, severe social anxiety, severe memory impairment, and a…
The Importance of Falling Fast
When I lived in Cincinnati, I learned how to snow ski. Well, kind of. I am definitely not a great snow skier, not the…
Here Are 8 Signs That You May Be an Idolater
The Apostle John was quite clear when he wrote to his readers, “Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.” In fact, he ended his first…
What I Feel When I Hear About Another Fallen Pastor
“Another fallen pastor.” I hate to admit that when I see a headline like this, I always want to click through to find out…
Overcoming Temptation in God’s Power
Temptation. This one word encompasses all of the greatest threats to a consistent and successful Christian walk. Let it be known that you cannot…