When Communication Stops: A Pastoral Reflection
Recently, I have been talking (a lot) about the four rules of biblical communication found in Ephesians 4, and specifically with the focus on the energy we spend second-guessing one…
More Than a Core: What Makes a Church Strong
A few months ago, I was at an event at our church. During a slight lull, I struck up a conversation with a church member who gave an interesting comment.…
The Power of 1: An Encouragement for Pastors
Every time I write or talk about preaching, please know that I still consider it one of the most unique experiences in human life. We are studying and speaking the…
Teaching, Not Yelling: A Pastor’s Struggle to Make It Make Sense
As a pastor, how do you handle the desire to both shepherd and stretch people during your sermon or teaching? Do you ever worry that your lessons or sermons might…
The Next Scene: Longing for Heaven
So much of what we imagine about heaven will likely be off the mark. The things that weigh so heavily on us now on earth will pale in comparison to…