One Thing You Cannot Multi-Task
In 1 Thessalonians 5:17 we are commanded to “pray without ceasing”. How in the world are we supposed to do that? If my eyes are closed and my hands are folded it’s going to be a bit dangerous for me… Continue Reading
Pastoring
The Danger of Generic Preaching
“You are that man!” I’ll confess that I’m naturally a bit of a chicken. I’m not one who loves confrontation, or who rocks the boat just to see the waves splash. And so I always get a bit unsettled when… Continue Reading
The Other Type of Miserable Counselor
When I’m training pastors or counselors I always try to dedicate a bit of time to walking through Job. And I do this because I want us to place ourselves in the role of Job’s friends. These guys are miserable… Continue Reading
When Ministry Takes Away Your Bubbliness
John Newton was the Kevin Bacon of 18th century evangelicalism. If you spend any time studying that period, you’ll run across some degree of connection to Newton. One particular relationship I’ve been studying recently is Newton’s connection with a little… Continue Reading