Several years ago, our family had an experience that reminded us of the power of prayer. It was a Monday morning and I was trying to get off to work when we discovered that the water wasn’t working in our home. To some of you, this probably sounds like a minor problem, but we felt pretty fragile at the time. Our young family had just … Continue reading The Power of Prayer
I had a great time being interviewed by my good friend Mitch Schultz on the Before You Quit podcast. Mitch also interviewed Steve Kerhoulas, who has been a pastor for over 40 years. You can find the episode here. Our topic was “what keeps pastors from quitting?” Last year, a study by the Barna Group found that 38 percent of Protestant pastors gave serious consideration … Continue reading Podcast Episode – What Keeps Pastors From Quitting?
We all know it is easy to “give thanks” when life circumstances are rosy and cozy. It’s not so easy, however, to give thanks when times are tough. But God’s word is crystal clear. The people of God must give thanks in ALL circumstances. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Paul wrote, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God … Continue reading Give Thanks in All Circumstances
Shepherd the Flock 