They were the most difficult words anyone could hear as a pastor. They were the truth but they were also wrong. They were fundamental to his ability to do his job but they were also destructive to his ability to do his job in a Godly way. (more…)
Church Leadership
Going Nowhere
A church that is going nowhere is one of the most painful things to watch. Forward motion had stopped a long time ago but no one noticed. (more…)
Stop Copying Me
Nothing bothered me more than my sister mimicking me. “Stop copying me,” I would yell. “Stop copying me,” she would yell back doing her best impersonation of me as a whiny obnoxious child. (more…)
The Rules
I have my set of rules to live by. I desire to be more than I was when I came to the understanding that Jesus is the only way. My rules to live by are designed to achieve that goal. (more…)
Creating God in My Image
I wish I was more adventurous. Over the years I have created a comfort zone that defines what I will and won’t do. Even inside of my comfort zone there are things that push my limits. (more…)
What Defines Me?
Everyone learns but not everyone learns the right lesson or the right application of a lesson. We live with constant input. We receive information during every encounter. We are influenced each time we observe the way others behave. From this we form a way to live based on our reaction to each experience. It amazes me how many things I have come to accept as truth without a second thought. I am even more shocked at the effect this has on how I react to everyday situations. (more…)
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