Category: Humilty

The Silence

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The word not spoken. The silence not broken.           There is power in the absence, and peace in the void. A world full of noises; multiplied voices.           Each crying desperately: “Notice!” “Hear me!” The panic and frantic, relentless confusion,           Betrays the great depth of unsatisfied souls. The word not spoken. The silence not … Continue reading The Silence

The Grounded Pastor – Patterns for a Healthy Pastoral Life, Part 3

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“Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” – 1 Timothy 4:15  One of the highest compliments I hear being given to a pastor or ministry leader is that they are “well grounded” in their teaching. It implies that they have committed themselves … Continue reading The Grounded Pastor – Patterns for a Healthy Pastoral Life, Part 3

The Answer for Isolation & Loneliness in Ministry Life

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Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” (ESV)                                “Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that’s where life starts.” MSG 1 Timothy 4:16 - “Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will … Continue reading The Answer for Isolation & Loneliness in Ministry Life

5 Reasons Pastors Don’t Ask for Help…(and what can happen when you do!)

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    I hate asking for help. I think most people find it difficult, especially when it comes to the kinds of challenges that are more personal or relational. A number of years ago, a famous rock and roll star wrote a song during a time in his life that he self-described as his “fat … Continue reading 5 Reasons Pastors Don’t Ask for Help…(and what can happen when you do!)

A Good, Hard Look at Ourselves – for pastors, ex-pastors and other Church leaders.

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Over the course of the last week, I had the privilege of speaking to two vastly different groups about the urgent need in the church for restorative grace for pastors. The first was a gathering of seminary students in St. Louis, at Covenant Seminary. The second group was mostly made up of seasoned pastors from … Continue reading A Good, Hard Look at Ourselves – for pastors, ex-pastors and other Church leaders.