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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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