I recently picked up an old friend. “The Life and Diary of David Brainerd” had sat on my shelf for far too long and it was time for another read. Like previous encounters, it did not disappoint. It’s a total gem. David Brainerd (1718-1747) was an early American missionary whose short life has inspired Christian’s for generations. Reading Brainerd reminds me what ministry is all … Continue reading True Success in Ministry
When Jonathan Edwards was still a young man, he famously penned 70 resolutions. Consider resolution #4: “Resolved, never to do any manner of thing, whether in soul or body, less or more, but what tends to the glory of God; nor be, nor suffer it, if I can avoid it.” Edwards was an intense man. He would often lament in his journal of his failure … Continue reading 6 New Year’s Resolutions for Pastors
Next month I will turn 39. For some, you might consider me young. For others, perhaps you consider me old. Whatever the case, I am fast approaching middle age. It is very possible that I have less days in front of me than I do behind. God only knows. The Bible continually reminds us of the brevity of life. James writes, “Come now, you who … Continue reading Don’t Waste Your Life
Shepherd the Flock 