ARE YOU A SUCCESS?
ARE YOU A SUCCESS? We live in a time where success is very important. Pastors and church leaders, too, want to be seen as successful. But just what is success …
THE JOYS OF PASTORING
THE JOYS OF PASTORING Pastoring can be hard work filled with disappointments and struggles. But pastoring can also be very enjoyable and rewarding. In my 50 years of pastoral ministry, …
DO PEOPLE UNDERSTAND YOUR SERMONS?
DO PEOPLE UNDERSTAND YOUR SERMONS? As preachers and teachers, our responsibility is to clearly communicate God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:16). We do this by teaching a passage of Scripture and …
BE A GOOD DAD BEFORE BEING A GOOD PASTOR
BE A GOOD DAD BEFORE BEING A GOOD PASTOR Most of the qualifications for pastors and church leaders in 1 Timothy 3 are one-word descriptions, but one is so important …
YOUR MARRIAGE IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT MINISTRY
YOUR MARRIAGE IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT MINISTRY Unfortunately, too many pastors become so busy leading their church that they neglect their wives and children. They find their church more rewarding …
PASTORS NEEDS A PASTOR, TOO
PASTORS NEEDS A PASTOR, TOO Christians sometimes see pastors and church leaders as people who have “arrived” spiritually. Pastors and leaders sometimes see themselves that way, as a step above …
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PREACHING
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PREACHING I love preaching and teaching God’s Word. It’s an honor and great privilege to share the truths of the Bible with hungry hearts. I’ve been …
ARE YOU AN IDOLATOR?
ARE YOU AN IDOLATOR? Idolatry. When we hear the word we think of statues and figures made of wood, brass or gold. They are strange little things and we wonder …
EAGLES LIVING LIKE CHICKENS (How God Sees Us – 2)
EAGLES LIVING LIKE CHICKENS (How God Sees Us – 2) One day a farmer found an eagle egg and put it with his chickens who hatched and raised it. The …
SPIRITUAL IDENTITY THEFT (How God Sees You – 1)
SPIRITUAL IDENTITY THEFT (How God Sees You – 1) We hear a lot about identity theft today. Much time and money are spent protecting our identity so no one steals …