Words with big meanings lose their weight when used inaccurately. Christianity loses its distinction and doctrine is diminished when we misuse or redefine words…
Leadership
What Christians Can Learn from Piranhas
When your Christian journey is complete and your ministry on earth comes to a close, what will you leave in regards to your relationships? Will you have spent more time building up or tearing down?…
My Favorite Sermon Preparation Software
A friend recently asked me to do a post about the Bible study software or sermon resources I use. Here’s a quick snapshot of that part of my world…
The Value of a Good Break
Have you established the value of vacation or regular breaks in your annual calendar? You should…
The Anatomy of a Great Decision
What do you do when the euphoria of a great decision suddenly vanishes?…
What the Long-Termers Get Right!
Have you considered the contrast between ministry that is impressive in the short-term vs. ministry that is effective in the long-term?…
Family Traditions That We Cherish Today!
Families that PLAY together STAY together! I’m going to admit up front, this post is not my most spiritual, but it may be one of the most valuable and practical…
How Healthy Pastors Build Balanced Weeks
A guy jumped off a ten-story building because he wanted to fly by flapping his arms. As he passed by, somebody on the fifth floor asked him how it was going. He said “so far so good!”…
Five Great Books for Productivity
Are you striving to live a balanced life of good stewardship? Several times a month I’m asked “What are the best books on time or life management that you have read?”…
Five Reasons NOT to Overwork
Our identities crave significance and importance—so overworking temporarily salves our longing for meaning and the feeling of importance…