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Dear pastor, dear missionary, Thank you for being a missionary. Here are a few thoughts about the missional call we have from God above: Starting as a missionary, beginning missionary work in a new place Many times we wait too long to interact and engage. Our fear overcomes us. We somehow believe that simply beingContinue reading “Thank you for being a missionary”

Dear Pastor, Yours is a difficult task. It is difficult for many reasons not the least of which is that people don’t want to be reminded of their shortcomings. Ministry is about helping us to turn to the One who is able to deliver us from all things but we must admit our need forContinue reading “A difficult task”

Pastors need encouragement and hope. They need comradery and support. They need prayers and affirmation. They need community. They need people to believe in them. They need to know the truth and grace of the gospel. They need to know all the promises of God. Many people have read about the tragedy that took placeContinue reading “What pastors need”

Dear Pastor, Today, you are the light of the world. Today, you are the salt of the earth. Today, the Spirit of Christ is with you. Right now, the Spirit of Jesus Christ is in you. This is not true because you like the idea of it. It is not true because if makes youContinue reading “God is for you!”

Dear Pastor, As leaders in the church, you and I are privy to seeing a lot of brokenness, pain, and heartache. As leaders of God’s church we are on the front lines when people are brought into the spiritual emergency room. And just like in a physical emergency room, things can get messy. When peopleContinue reading “Spiritual Emergency Rooms”

Dear Pastor, Who believes in you? Who is constantly telling you that you will make it, you will overcome, you will prevail? Who never stops believing in you despite your shortcomings and failures? Who reminds you that all things are possible with God and that as His child, God is working everything in your lifeContinue reading “Who is your cheerleader?”

We buy new stuff, set new goals and try new things. We try to turn over a “new page”, start a “new chapter in life” and try to become a “new me”. In all of this new stuff, we obviously have to let go of some of the old stuff. We need to quit certainContinue reading “When it’s okay to quit”

Dear Pastor, Have you ever noticed that it’s the little things that seem to make your day? You know, like the one single person who went out of their way to let you know that you messed up. Or the one little text that said “You are loved. I am proud of you”. Both ofContinue reading “It’s the little things”

Have you ever noticed how some days are just better than other days? Some days are easy, others are hard. Some days you hope will last forever while other days you and I hope will end as quickly as possible. There are a few simple things that you and I can do to make eachContinue reading “Simple steps to a better day”

Dear Pastor, I want you to know that you are not alone. Indeed you and I preach and teach often that God is near. He is near to the brokenhearted, He does not leave us as orphans but comes to us, He does not leave us or forsake us*. You and I share these beautiful,Continue reading “You are not alone”