Saying True Things in Gentle Ways
We believe so many things that, frankly, are hard to believe. They not only contradict our culture, but they contradict every culture at some point.
The truth is sometimes hard to believe. How
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Confessions of a Worldly Pastor
I’m tempted to be a worldly pastor. You may be too.
I used to think that worldliness is about smoking, rock music, and R-rated movies. Worldliness lurks closer than those things. It’
Effectiveness Isn’t Everything
In his new book Immeasurable, Skye Jethani asks us which of two leaders we’d like to be.
One lifted an entire nation out of despair. He led with vision and inspired passion.
Sabbatical Advice
It’s a difficult thing for a pastor to take a sabbatical. Most of us have no idea what to do. Many churches don’t have policies to guide them.
Here are some
The Vows You Made
Some 15 years ago, Charlene came into my study at church one day. I was busy; I can’t remember exactly what I was doing. I spoke to her, but make it clear