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Another Reason Pastors don’t ask for help – Fear!

August 26, 2016August 26, 2016 ~ Roy Yanke ~ 1 Comment

“We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.” -  C.S. Lewis It’s been a long week since my last posting. (I think I have to give up on putting myself in a “time” box.) Before we take a … Continue reading Another Reason Pastors don’t ask for help – Fear!

Hope Behind the Headlines

February 12, 2014February 12, 2014 ~ Roy Yanke ~ 3 Comments

Starting up the blog again in this new year has been a bit of a challenge. As we all know, life can get in the way of our best laid plans. Anyway, I wanted to begin the new year on a positive note. I hope this little installment gives you hope!  *** I really miss … Continue reading Hope Behind the Headlines

Peter’s Story – an encouragment to pastors

March 28, 2013 ~ Roy Yanke ~ 2 Comments

In the course of keeping up with all the blogs, articles and postings on Facebook regarding the state of today’s pastors, I am noticing a trend. Most of what I am reading lately can be summed up into two groups: the “here’s the list of things that a pastor should do (or not do) to … Continue reading Peter’s Story – an encouragment to pastors

In the Meantime…

February 27, 2013February 28, 2013 ~ Roy Yanke ~ 2 Comments

It's been a busy couple of weeks. (I hate ever saying how busy I am, even if it's the truth.) So I am catching up on my posting and thought I would share a couple of links to some other bloggers that have challenged me over the last few days. The first one comes from … Continue reading In the Meantime…

Facing our Humanity

August 27, 2012August 27, 2012 ~ Roy Yanke ~ 1 Comment

“Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat. Simon, I've prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out. When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start.” … Continue reading Facing our Humanity

Three bears and a ladder – a parable of grace

August 8, 2012 ~ Roy Yanke ~ 2 Comments

This video recently appeared on Facebook, and while I rarely click on any of the hundreds of video links posted, this one caught my attention. So, I clicked, and was rewarded with a 1 minute visual parable. Let me start by saying that, just like with any parable or metaphor, the part of your brain … Continue reading Three bears and a ladder – a parable of grace

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