Dwelling

Pastors must be readers. This list isn’t about 5 specific books. This is about the 5 types of books pastors should be reading on a regular basis. We tend to lean toward one or two of these book categories but … Continue reading →

I’m not sure I was completely prepared for the emotional roller coaster of being a pastor. You are constantly celebrating with people as you hear their stories of how God has worked in their lives. You get to walk with so many along their spiritual journey and watch them grow and change all along th

So often when we pray for peace we are praying for things to go our way. We are praying for life to be just the way we want it. But this is not a promise of God. This world will … Continue reading →

Jesus walked from here to there, living and talking with people until they became disciples. It wasn’t a classroom or a program. It was walking along the path until what he lived became what they believed. I am a follower of … Continue reading →

At the end of the day, can you say to yourself that you acted in concert with your values? (pg 117) The second half of The Truth About Leadership covers truths 7-10. You can read my reaction to the first 5 truths … Continue reading →

Jesus was with his disciples for 3 years and it took a resurrection and ascension for them to truly get it. Now, I may be overstating my point a little but something has been bothering me over the last few … Continue reading →

Confession…I grew up on bluegrass music and I enjoy it. Now don’t ignore this post because of the bluegrass stigma. Nickel Creek pursued this genre of music with excellence and creativity that can’t be found in most bluegrass artists. Their lyrics … Continue reading →

I often assume people know the things I know. This has usually led me to hold my tongue in conversation or withhold information from others simply because I don’t want to add meaningless noise to our already over-noised society.* But … Continue reading →

You can’t fast-track your way to excellence. The Truth About Leadership (pg. xxv) In a world overwhelmed with leadership and self-help books, Kouzes and Posner have written a book, The Truth About Leadership, looking at the keys of leadership found … Continue reading →