There once was a little boy named Billy who was known for being selfish and mean. So when his dad caught him writing a multi-paged letter to Santa listing all the things he wanted for Christmas he was outraged. It…
I believe in the 5 P’s of preaching: proper preparation prevents poor preaching. Better preaching begins with better preparation. Maybe you’re one of the gifted few with so much raw talent and charisma that you sneeze and a sermon pops…
A lot of pastors gain ten pounds in December because every ministry gives them the leftover Christmas cookies and desserts from their events. Plus, other well-meaning churchgoers bring even more baked goodies to say, “Thank You” and “Merry Christmas.” While…
Christmas is coming. And for pastors that means one thing: It’s time to preach another Christmas sermon. If you’re in a bind this year, or just need a little inspiration to get you going, here’s the full manuscript of a…
Sometimes I complain about being a pastor. There are times when I have Elijah moments (1 Kings 19:1-18). I feel depressed and whine to God about how I don’t have the strength to keep going. I think, if we are honest, we…
There’s a myth that Black Friday is the day that retail stores go from the red (losing money) to the black (making a profit). But that’s not where the name Black Friday originated. The first recorded use of the term Black…
Do you ever get through the end of yet another busy day, look back, and just wonder, “What in the world did I even accomplish?” I’ve been there so many different times where life gets so crazy, your schedule gets…
A 12 Week Guide to Accomplish Your Goals and Grow Your Faith Do you ever get to the end of another busy day, look back, and wonder what you actually accomplished? If you’re like most people, your day consists of…
Do you ever feel like happiness is around the corner—that if you just get there, then you’ll finally be happy? We all do. But what happens when you get there is that you see another there to reach. Happiness is an elusive destination that humanity…