Too Busy to Play?
“Everyday I can’t finish my work so I have to bring it home,” a young pastor named Eric shared in our group. “But my four-year…
Tag: Stories
A Simple Solution to Stress From Dallas Willard
One day in the fall of 2007 when I was meeting with Dallas Willard at his USC office he asked me, “If you had one…
Two Words to Help You Succeed
I miss the dad of my childhood. When I was a boy I wanted to be just like my father. He was strong, handsome, fun,…
Your Feelings Can Strengthen Your Faith
Recently my dad died. I couldn’t see him or talk to him anymore. So I read his Bible that’s filled with personal notes from cover…
Praying Your Emotions to Feel God’s Love
When I was in high school I didn’t fit in socially. My days were consumed with being an “A” student, working to save money for…
Re-Soul: Less is More – Resisting Two Preacher Mistakes to “Be Jesus” With People
It’s a grind to give a sermon every week. It can be similar for Bible study teachers, bloggers, podcasters, and other spokespersons for Christ. 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…
Re-Soul: Confessions of a Type A Leader
“The reason I share my junk with you,” a pastor disclosed. “Is because you’re not a monkish spiritual formation guy. I can’t relate to the…
Free of Jealousy
Many years ago I was at a pastors’ retreat and a friend excitedly handed me his newly published book. I complimented him, but inside I…