03/04/21 Wait Here!
READING: Numbers 8-10, Mark 7:14-37 As I look back at the decades of my Christian walk, I can think of many, many times when…
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8 Signs I’m Not Trusting God like I Should
The writer of Proverbs called us to trust the Lord with all our heart (Prov 3:5). I don’t know about you, but I’ve had…
Read More03/03/21 Have Courage
READING: Numbers 7, Mark 6:30-7:13 The disciples once again faced the reality of a storm on the sea. In this case, Jesus came walking…
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12 Things Staff Members Want to Say to Their Pastors
When I do church consultations, I always interview the church staff. In those interviews, I often hear from staff members who’ve never felt comfortable…
Read More03/02/21 Aaron’s Blessing
READING: Numbers 5-6, Mark 6:1-29 The blessing of Numbers 6 is one of the most famous blessings of the Old Testament. I heard it…
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10 Agonies of Pastors Unexpectedly Let Go
I realize not all endings to a pastoral ministry are surprising or even unnecessary, but some pastors are unfortunately caught off guard by their…
Read More03/01/21 Laughing at Jesus
READING: Numbers 3-4, Mark 5:21-43 They laughed at Jesus – which is never a very smart move. “They” were the mourners at the home…
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4 Posts on Being on the “Right Seat in the Bus” on a Church Staff
A friend asked a question about this topic this past weekend, but it’s a recurrent one for church staff members. With gratitude to Jim…
Read More02/28/21 Sunday Quote
“There will be days in your ministry that you will feel lost and lonely. You will experience defeat and disappointment, and you will walk…
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