October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Even though we should have an ongoing appreciation for our spiritual leaders, and routinely express that to them, some people do have […]
In 1986, Edward Bratcher wrote in The Walk on Water Syndrome, “The typical pastor feels no one cares for him and his development” and noted that 83 […]
Just because you become a follower of Jesus doesn’t mean you stop setting goals. Christians can have all kinds of good goals they pursue, like: “Become a […]
In spite of what is widely and commonly taught, your own life is not “all about” your dreams. It isn’t even about you. That’s hard for people […]
When I read the following “want ad” that was reported on the “Tonight Show,” I thought it was a humorous but accurate reflection of the American opinion […]
Many church leaders today have adopted a business model of leadership for themselves and business function for the local church they lead, although many of those same […]
Most of us want a life enriched by good relationships. I write “most” because there are those dysfunctional individuals who seem to thrive on conflict. Most of […]
Individuals are very habitual, but families can be, too. If there’s one habit or practice a family should make sure it observes, it’s eating dinner together. That […]
Last week someone posted the picture to the right on a social media site. It captured my attention because it represents how people often respond when “life […]
Twenty years ago a new catch phrase took hold of Americans across the country: “Never forget.” That came from the tragic loss of 2,977 lives from the […]