7 Reasons All of Us Pastors Need Great Friends in Our Church
It almost seems strange to me to write this post, for my early professors and mentors cautioned me against developing strong friendships in the…
Read MoreIt almost seems strange to me to write this post, for my early professors and mentors cautioned me against developing strong friendships in the…
Read MoreREADING: 1 Samuel 27-31, Luke 21:20-22:13 It’s one of those days when I was halted by something in the Word I’m sure I’ve read…
Read MoreOver the next several weeks, our churches will celebrate with high school seniors as they graduate. Regrettably, churches too often lose touch with the…
Read MoreREADING: 1 Samuel 24-26, Luke 20:27-21:19 What do you do when your heart and conscience convict you of wrong? Listen and respond in repentance?…
Read MoreIn the past, I’ve written about negative people in the church (see, e.g., “11 Characteristics of Church Pessimists” and “11 More Characteristics”). I’ve written about them because…
Read MoreREADING: 1 Samuel 20-23, Luke 20:1-26 I don’t know if I can put into words my gratitude for Christian friends the Lord has sent…
Read MoreThis post might seem odd, but I’m writing it to myself for the sake of accountability. I’ve been a seminary professor for 25 years,…
Read MoreREADING: 1 Samuel 17-18, Luke 19:11-48 Many of us who’ve been believers for any length of time know the story of David and Goliath….
Read MoreThirty years ago today, I was privileged to marry the most loving person I’ve ever met in my life. Thanks to two nosy church…
Read MorePsalm 145:21 — “My mouth will declare the Lord’s praise; let every living thing bless his holy name forever and ever.” Declare God’s praise today–and…
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