Breathe with Jesus and Be Blessed
The other day I was talking with Kevin, one of our ministry partners. He and his wife have two small children, he leads the marketing…
Tag: Apprentice of Jesus
Magnify Your Ministry!
Paul says of his pastoral ministry, “I magnify my office” (Romans 11:13, KJV). Pastor, do you magnify your office? Paul’s example and instruction is not…
Surprising Lessons on Leadership From Jesus
A few years ago I (Bill) read a leadership book by a Christian author and publisher that made no mention of Jesus. Not one. Yet…
Why Jesus Didn’t Burn Out
One thing that helped turn me around before I totally burned out was to look prayerfully at the life of Jesus. I studied the Gospels…
Her Solace Was in Wine More Than Jesus
“I’m here because my husband thinks I have a drinking problem,” said Lisa (not her real name). “And he’s crazy! I have my drinking under…
Emotionally Reluctant Person (Nicodemus in the Bible)
I’m a Thinker. That’s a good thing. Jesus was a Thinker! But, unlike Jesus, I’ve gotten stuck in my head and needed help to learn…
Following Jesus With Joy, Like St. Francis
It seems everybody loves Saint Francis. But few really know him. We like our garden statues of a somber man holding a bird, but this…
Dallas Willard’s Stages of Eternal Living (the Divine Conspiracy)
An understanding of how spiritual and psychological development generally progresses is crucial to personal faith and the ministries of spiritual direction, pastoral care, and Christian…
The Disciple’s Ambition to Please Christ
Featuring excerpts from The Joy of Following Jesus by J. Oswald Sanders Paul says, “It is my constant ambition to please Christ.” (2 Corinthians 5:9)…
Giving Thanks in Trials
Our Prince of Peace told us to expect troubles and to “take heart” from him and how he dealt with them (Matthew 9:22; Mark 6:50;…