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So many of us simply want love, acceptance and approval from the people around us. The problem is that people may not offer acceptance without certain conditions and their approval of our choices and beliefs may not actually help us to become better versions of ourselves.  In this article I want to talk about howContinue reading “Seeking acceptance, handling disapproval, and overcoming a prejudicial culture”

I want to be like certain people I have met or watched over the years. I want to be like Fred Rogers. I want to be like the fictional character Father Brown. I want to be like my Uncle Warren. What each of these men have in common is a gentleness and compassion and whatContinue reading “Seeking to be a God-honoring, faithful and effective pastor”

Still on this earth… So, you are still here too, huh? I guess we could sit around and discuss why we are still here. As a matter of fact that probably would be a very good use of our time (so long as we come to some truthful conclusions and then do something with thatContinue reading “Are you still here?”

Dear Pastor,  I imagine that if there were a book of all the greatest prophets, pastors and missionaries since time began, it would be far lengthier than any of us could imagine and I believe there is a great likelihood that your name would be recorded therein. In fact, there is likely only one wayContinue reading “The best pastors ever”

Dear Pastor, Do you ever find yourself wondering if you are doing everything wrong? You know, do you take a step back and look at all of your activity for the Lord and His church and ponder if you are doing the right things or if what you are doing is actually working?  I knowContinue reading “Am I doing it wrong?”

Dear Pastor, I want you to think of yourself as a conduit, a carrier of the Lord to people. Think about an aqueduct or viaduct…it’s sole purpose is to get the water to people. Yes the Romans created some impressive and beautiful aqueducts that 1000s of years later still draw attention to their genius andContinue reading “Conduits of the living water”

Honor and respect are two important words and concepts and yet many times seem sadly lacking in our society. How many times in life have we felt disrespected? How many times has it seemed as though someone has disregarded our thoughts, opinions or feelings? It seems as if this life is full of instances whereContinue reading “Showing respect to those who disrespect you, Honoring those who dishonor you”

Dear Pastor, I want to ask you a very important question. One that it would be easy for you to gloss over. Is Christ enough for you? Is it enough for you to know that Christ is with you?  That Christ is for you?  That Christ is in you? Is it enough to know thatContinue reading “Is Christ really enough?”

Dear Pastor, I want to take a moment and encourage you: You are engaging in the mission of Jesus. You are participating in the life of Jesus and His Holy Spirit power. I know, you may say “I sure don’t feel like that”. But if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, thenContinue reading “Participating in Christ’s life, engaging in Christ’s mission”

Dear Christian, Please do this 1 thing this week: Consider how your words will help people know God’s love. Will your critique of politicians or people on the other side help them to know the love of God? Will ridiculing people help them to know the holy God of love? Will shouting louder than theContinue reading “Disagreeing isn’t the problem”