A lot of pastors gain ten pounds in December because every ministry gives them the leftover Christmas cookies and desserts from their events. Plus, other well-meaning churchgoers bring even more baked goodies to say, “Thank You” and “Merry Christmas.” While we appreciate the gesture, pastors don’t need another batch of Christmas cookies. Instead, give them…
Christmas is coming. And for pastors that means one thing: It’s time to preach another Christmas sermon. If you’re in a bind this year, or just need a little inspiration to get you going, here’s the full manuscript of a Christmas sermon I preached a few years ago. And if you like the message, you…
Sometimes I complain about being a pastor. There are times when I have Elijah moments (1 Kings 19:1-18). I feel depressed and whine to God about how I don’t have the strength to keep going. I think, if we are honest, we would admit that most of us have felt this way about ministry. Ministry is difficult! It…
There’s a myth that Black Friday is the day that retail stores go from the red (losing money) to the black (making a profit). But that’s not where the name Black Friday originated. The first recorded use of the term Black Friday for the day after Thanksgiving was in the 1950s in Philadelphia. Philadelphia police called…
Do you ever get through the end of yet another busy day, look back, and just wonder, “What in the world did I even accomplish?” I’ve been there so many different times where life gets so crazy, your schedule gets so busy and hectic, that you get to the end and question, “How did I…
A 12 Week Guide to Accomplish Your Goals and Grow Your Faith Do you ever get to the end of another busy day, look back, and wonder what you actually accomplished? If you’re like most people, your day consists of reacting to whatever comes your way, instead of taking charge of your day. Plus, you…
Do you ever feel like happiness is around the corner—that if you just get there, then you’ll finally be happy? We all do. But what happens when you get there is that you see another there to reach. Happiness is an elusive destination that humanity has sought for generations. The brilliant French thinker, Blaise Pascal, may have said it best…
Logos 8 is like having a seminary library and a research assistant in your pocket. It’s the most powerful, professional Bible study application on the market. I’ve used it for ministry, seminary, and research for my books for years. So I was thrilled when the good people at Logos reached out to me and gave…
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