Real Faith Has Real Feelings
In my late 20’s I was like the woman of the old Enjoli perfume commercial who sings, “I can bring home the bacon, fry it…
Re-Soul: In a Hurry? 3 Ways to Add Margin and Peace (and Prevent Burnout)
Adapted from Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke by Bill Gaultiere. Often we hurry to be successful in ministry or just get through our…
Re-Soul: 4 Ways Emotions Help You Love and Lead Better (and Prevent Burnout)
If you keep negating your emotions you’ll hurt yourself and people you love. Eventually you’ll burnout. This is true for pastors and other workers seeking…
4 Crazy Beliefs That Healthy Churches Correct
The second stage of the CHRIST model in Journey of the Soul is the H Stage: Help in Discipleship. Here our faith in Jesus is growing through studying God’s Word, getting involved in church,…
How Many Birds are You Worth?
How many birds are you worth? Really. Have you ever thought about pricing a person in terms of birds?! Jesus has such a delightful and humorous…
How are You Experiencing God?
“How are you experiencing God?” This is what I asked a group of pastors and ministry leaders today. I wonder if you’ve thought about your…
“Just Say the Word!”
The Roman centurion in the Bible story said to Jesus, "Just say the word." He put faith in the power of Jesus' words and his servant was healed.
Raised with Christ
For many of us experiencing pain brings fear. What’s wrong with my body? Will my pain get worse? Some time ago a friend of mine…
Gracias Dios Para Los Hormigas!
Three times a year we go to Mexico to care for pastors and wives.
An Unhurried Life
“I’m a recovering speed addict — and I don’t mean the drug,” writes Alan Fadling in his new book, An Unhurried Life. “I’m talking about…
Abiding in Jesus and the Father
The Psalmist prophesied, “[The Lord] raised up for his people a horn [the Christ], the praise of… the people close to his heart” (Psalm 148:14,…
Abandoning Outcomes
How do you react when things go wrong? Your social media gets hacked or people send you unkind messages… You’re stuck in traffic and late…