Here Are 7 Powerful Ways to Calm Your Mind Right Now
I have said it before, but one of the most powerful lessons I learned during my own recovery is this: As emotions go up,…
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Self-Care: The Most Underrated Leadership Skill
I’ll be honest. Self-care always ends up at the bottom of my to-do list. In fact, self-care has never been in my vocabulary. For…
Preaching: The Weight and Joy of Being a Pastor
There is a weight that pastors feel that I don’t know translates into other jobs. I think that people in churches can know about…
These 7 Practical Tips Will Keep Pastors Encouraged and Healthy in Ministry
Often I’m asked, “What can pastors do to stay healthy, encouraged, and not become another statistic?” Well, to be honest, that’s a difficult question…
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,…
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…
The Causes and Cure for Leadership Burnout
Leadership is really tough. Good leaders understand this and manage their lives and leadership demands to avoid burnout. Sometimes, however, even the best leaders get burned out….
How Not to Live Like a Zombie
When I told my wife that I was asked to write an article about rest and was suggested the title: ‘How not to live…