100% of Pastors
Over the past several months of counseling and conversations with men and women in ministry, there is a very common theme that continues to surface, a particular statement that seems to be voiced in almost … 100% of Pastors
Reflections on Psalm 126
Over the past few weeks, our world has seen particular violence and outcries to that violence. It’s a violence that has made us forget that there was even a pandemic and has reminded us vividly … Reflections on Psalm 126
For the Tired One
Wife. Mom. Sister. Daughter. Friend. Church Planter. Pastor’s Wife. Counselor. Teacher. Chef. Project Manager. Referee. This list of roles and responsibilities seems to have grown by quite a bit over the past few weeks. And … For the Tired One
Pastor, It’s OK to be Afraid!
Well, here we are. Living in a world we never imagined or desired. As much as we may try to ignore it, it’s reality, and it’s global. A lot of adjustments have been made over … Pastor, It’s OK to be Afraid!
Reflections on Sabbatical
To be unraveled is a good thing. We hold ourselves so tightly. Our thoughts. Our emotions. The stresses of our days. The agendas, schedules, deadlines, meetings, programs; let’s just say the distractions of life, wind … Reflections on Sabbatical
A Pastor's Need to Be Found
And Our responsibility to Seek
This may sound a little funny, but the other day I was thinking about the game “Marco Polo!” and how it related to pastors. I am a pastor. I work with pastors. I’m growing in … A Pastor’s Need to Be Found
Struggle Well
“For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerful works within me.” Colossians 1:29 To live is to struggle. I have yet to encounter a season of life that didn’t contain some … Struggle Well
The God Who is Near
“O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down … The God Who is Near
Lesser Things, For Greater Things
Lesser Things, For Greater Things We are two weeks away from Easter Sunday. For many, it will be the one time of year they wake up, put on their pastels, and make it to some … Lesser Things, For Greater Things
Monday Motivation
“…Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” John 20:19 _____________________________________ This past Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, I kept thinking about the disciples and … Monday Motivation