3 Steps to Calm Emotions in Trauma
Waves of trauma have battered us in recent weeks. Just as we stand back up we get knocked down again. Without help your soul could…
Life Without Lack: A Prayer by Dallas Willard
You can experience life without lack right now. Remember Christ is here with you. That’s what I told myself a few minutes ago when I…
Jesus Scorned Your Shame
At times we all feel inadequate, insignificant, less than, or unloved because of some deficiency, real or merely felt. We may fall into a pit…
Dallas Willard on the Power of Prayer
“I’m too tired to read my Bible and pray,” a pastor shared with me, “but I need the Spirit’s anointing to preach this weekend.” In…
Small Beginnings
What makes for a “good day”? For me it starts with prayer. This morning I awoke early. My thoughts started down the path of planning…
Worried about Money? Meditate!
The other day I was tempted to become worried and fearful. My income is way down this year and, with a son in college, our…
Is Jesus Enough for You?
Is Jesus enough for you? Really? Is being close to Jesus what is most important to you? I ask myself this question all the time.…
Pastor Stress Statistics
These are some of the stressors that pastors talk with us about.
Trying to Get More Done in Less Time?
I was talking with a friend who likes to drive in the fast lane. He thrives on trying to get more done in less time…
Rejoicing on a Mundane Monday!
Just another mundane Monday. Jesus Christ, the carpenter from Nazareth, understands — and he knows how to help us find joy and peace in tedious…
Meditating on a Tattoo
Recently I was in a conversation with an older, conservative pastor and he was explaining why he thought it wasn’t good to put tattoos on…
No Notes? Sing a Psalm Anyway!
When my dad was in sixth grade, his class was preparing to sing Christmas songs as part of a school musical. Everyone was excited to…