Folded into tthe sixty-ninth psalm is a simple prayer that ought to capture the attention of every pastor, parent, coach, and shepherd. READ MORE
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When Ministry Wears You Down
When ministry wears you down we are still valuable to Him and worthy of a stewardship commiserate with the calling. READ MORE
When Your Adversary Roars
I was asked recently to share about the way spiritual warfare works in my own life. What a tough thing to tackle! Dare I be brutally honest, conveying the depths that I can go in my own struggle against the “cosmic powers over this present darkness” (Ephesians 6:12)? Generally speaking I shared along two lines. READ MORE
The Shepherd’s Prayer
Folded into the midst of of the sixty-ninth psalm is a remarkably simple prayer that captures my attention and ought to capture the attention of every pastor, leader and shepherd. Let not those who hope in you be put to shame through me, O Lord GOD of hosts; let not those who seek you be READ MORE
Three Top Needs for Any Pastor
An acquaintance of mine just asked a group of friends and me how to encourage and mentor a young pastor experiencing tremendous growth in his church. He had wisely sought out my acquaintance for mentoring and accountability, and this man then asked us for pieces of experience that he could pass along to this young READ MORE
An Open Letter to Our Friends at Scofield Memorial Church
Word has it that you are on the verge of discerning who will be the new senior pastor for Scofield Memorial Church. I have to tell you that I do hope so, and Christa and I remain steadfast in prayer for this special man and his family. Of course, we love you so much, value READ MORE