How a Pastor Thinks of the Church
I used to be friends with pastors who had a low view of the church. I absorbed this view, and became a worse pastor because of it. Cynicism is corrosive for a pastor
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Clean or Abundant
Proverbs 14:4 gives us a stark choice:
Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean,
but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.
I’ll be honest. I want
Whether One May Flee From a Deadly Ministry
At first glance, Luther’s 1527 piece Whether One May Flee From a Deadly Plague is a curiosity that has little relevance to today. On August 2, 1527, the bubonic plague arrived in
Pastors: Don’t Forget Discipleship
I’ve been a pastor for over a quarter of a century now. I can’t remember when it started, but I’ve seen myself referred to as a “veteran” pastor (translation: old)
How to Handle Discouragement
Discouragement is simply part of ministry. If you’re in Christian ministry, prepare to be discouraged at least some of the time. It’s not always a sign that you’re doing something