The Art of Being Happy for No Reason

The morning joys of life that range from the singing of birds to the delight of a hot cup of coffee all point to...

12 Changes a Pastor Should Consider for His Mental Health

“…that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19). Like everyone else on the planet, we preachers get in ruts. ...

Those Who Have Trod This Ground Before and Made It Sacred

Who has walked this ground before me? As a teen, I wondered that while working on our Alabama farm.  Walking behind our mule, I would...

The God of Restoration!

For some time now a word has been stirring in my heart. I thought it might be just for me so I didn’t share...

8 Reasons Some Young People Are Walking Away from Their Faith

It’s alarming to me, actually. As a pastor and as a professor, I’ve had to deal with young people who were raised in seemingly...

When to Close the Chapter: 8 Signs It Might Be Time to Resign

Working in ministry, it’s easy to love your job. That honeymoon phase can seem to last 15 years; it can be hard to notice...

One Reason I Believe so Strongly

“Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel….” (II Timothy 2:8) Asking thoughtful believers why they are so dadgum...

You Ain’t No Grasshopper

You ain’t no grasshopper! I know it’s not the best English but say it out loud. “I ain’t no grasshopper!” You are an overcomer....

Heaven Is Preposterous. One More Reason to Believe In It.

Imagine this scenario. Sometime before your birth, you are having a conversation (of some type, in some setting, just use your imagination) with someone about...

Gratitude: the Brain’s Amazing Fertilizer

I lived in Canada when we celebrated Thanksgiving in October. The U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving in November. Although a few other countries celebrate similar holidays,...
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How to Rise Above Hurt and Lean Into Grace

Whether or not you are currently in full time ministry, whether you are considering leaving or coming back, the most important thing is your...

4 Signs Decision Fatigue Is Degrading Your Decisions

When we think about fatigue, we usually think of physical tiredness…we worked too hard in the yard, we didn’t sleep well the night before,...

The Global Methodist Church: These Things I Pray

An amazing development in world Christianity is the formation of the Global Methodist Church. Indeed, this story is one of the most important stories...