If you’re consistently leading on empty, you’re heading for destruction or at least burnout. Take some time on each day’s “journey” to stop and rest. Better yet, take a nap. Read More »
Pastors
2 Strategies for Seeing Scripture More Clearly
Becoming a better observer of the Scriptures will help you more astutely answer the question “What do I see?” as you’re reading God’s word. Read More »
While You’re Waiting: Trusting the Holy Spirit’s Timing
We’d all agree waiting is tough work. But Scripture’s promises are numerous and wonderful. We should wait on the Lord and trust His timing. Read More »
Finding Balance as a Pastor in a Pandemic World
To survive in ministry amid this pandemic world, we must take steps to ensure a healthy balance between work and family life. Read More »
4 Requirements for Leading Through Crisis
Church and family needs aren’t problems anyone can handle on their own. Leaders must fight against allowing circumstances to determine behavior. Read More »
3 Reminders for Pastors Enduring a Coronavirus Crash
Self-care is a critical step to not only navigate a crisis well but to live well. Pastors, however, don’t seem to understand or practice self-care. Read More »
Catching “the Hywl”: Preaching Sermons Driven by God’s Power
Like a ship driven by wind-filled sails, the preacher driven by the Spirit isn’t working under his power. It’s hard to define, but you know when you see it. Read More »
3 Things Every Pastor Can Do During the Pandemic
There’s much to lament in this season, but there’s much more we can celebrate. What’s more, there are many things we can do—even during social distancing. Read More »
Why Laments Aren’t Enough: Reading the Prophets During a Pandemic
Yes, we need the Psalms, but at no time are the prophetic writings of the Scripture more relevant than in moments of encroaching calamity. Read More »
What COVID-19 Has to Do With the ‘End Times’
While COVID-19 may mimic in some ways an “end times” scenario, it doesn’t necessarily mean we should start consulting prophecy charts and self-professed eschatology experts. Read More »