Free Christmas Sermon
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…
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10 Reasons I Am Thankful To Be A Pastor
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…
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How Black Friday Ate Thanksgiving
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…
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4 ways journaling has changed my life
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…
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Introducing the Productive Christian Journal
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…
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How to end the pursuit and finally be happy
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…
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Logos 8 Review: Fast, Powerful New Features
Logos 8 is like having a seminary library and a research assistant in your pocket. It’s the most powerful, professional Bible study application on the market. I’ve used it for ministry, seminary, and research for my books for years. So…
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Christian Fasting: I only drank water for three days
I fasted, having nothing but water, for three days and documented my experience. Here’s what I learned. Transcript Day 1 – Morning Alright, it is day one of my fast. I just woke up a little while ago, got the…
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VIDEO: What Is It Like to Fast for Three Days?
Fasting is one of the most neglected spiritual practices in the church today. Why is that? Probably because it’s one of the most uncomfortable. Few people look forward to skipping even one meal. The thought of not eating is a…
