First Person: A Thanksgiving I’d never forget November 24, 2022 It was a Thanksgiving I’d never forget. A few years ago, I stayed home while my family traveled out of state for the holidays. Fresh Read More
First Person: From asking ‘Why me?’ to asking ‘Why not me?’ November 13, 2022 Why me?” Have you ever asked that? I have, and I don’t think it’s because any of us feel entitled. I think it is a Read More
First Person: Practical ways to equip the next generation of ministers November 3, 2022 We desperately need to equip more ministers if we want to replace the countless number currently retiring or leaving the ministry for a myriad of Read More
First person: The kitchen table is a pastor’s ‘secret weapon’ October 7, 2022 One of the most undervalued tools in a pastor’s toolbox is the exercise of hospitality. When listing the characteristics of those qualified to serve as Read More
First Person: 5 ways to care for your pastor October 5, 2022 Pastoring a local church is one of the most difficult, but rewarding jobs in the world. It’s a unique and special calling to serve and Read More
First Person: 5 truths for times of crisis September 26, 2022 I have often wondered what my birth mother went through in the days leading up to my birth and following my birth. I am thankful Read More
First person: Focusing on Sabbath rest September 22, 2022 It’s no secret that we have trouble slowing down to rest these days. For those of us who didn’t have jobs where it was essential Read More
First Person: Learning from my mistakes September 9, 2022 Every pastor and church leader can sympathize with the first line of a Queen song which says, “And bad mistakes, I’ve made a few.” The number Read More
Don’t fall prey to the school checklist September 7, 2022 September is one of my favorite times of the year. The remnants of summer still linger, but the glow of fall begins to surround us. Read More
First person: Believers in Christ are on assignment August 29, 2022 Each year men and women all over this country stand in groups of two, 10 or 50 and recite a statement that changes their lives. Read More