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When Life is Hard
January 25, 2019In 2009, I led my first international mission trip. I led a group of twelve…
Blog, Life in the WorldHow to Know God’s Will
December 3, 2018Life is full of decision-making, and if you are like me, you have struggled in…
Blog, Life in the ChurchA Praying Church
November 20, 2018One of my favorite stories in church history is of Jeremiah Lanphier. Born in 1809,…
Blog, Life in the ChurchHow to Help Your Pastor Give an Effective Invitation this Sunday
August 2, 2018Each Sunday morning, at the conclusion of the sermon, I offer an invitation for people…
Blog, Life in the WorldDefeating Envy
June 26, 2018While I was in seminary, I had the opportunity to pastor two great churches. I…
Blog, Life in the ChurchEngaging in Short-Term Missions
May 23, 2018At the church I pastor, summer is my favorite time of the year because during…
Blog, Life in the WorldCrucifying a Complaining Heart
May 1, 2018I complain way too much, and if you are like me, you complain way too…
Life in the ChurchHow To Handle Criticism
March 22, 2018I knew I shouldn’t have read it. They taught us in seminary to never read…
Blog, Life in the ChurchWhat I’ve Learned About Preaching from Billy Graham
February 26, 2018Perhaps no one influenced twentieth century preaching like Billy Graham. Certainly, the twentieth century produced…
Blog, Life in the ChurchAvoiding Ministry Burnout
January 29, 2018Ministry is overwhelming! It seems as if the demands of ministry are endless. There are…
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How To NOT Encourage Your Congregation
December 27, 2017If you’re a pastor or church staff member, I know you want to encourage the…
Blog, Life in the ChurchWhat a Pastor Can Give His Church This Christmas
November 27, 2017Pastor, you are blessed. Sure, ministry is full of struggles and hardships, but every day…
Blog, Life in the ChurchWithout the Reformation Your Preaching Would be Awful
October 26, 2017On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther ignited what would become known as the Protestant Reformation…
Blog, Life in the ChurchI Need the Struggles of Ministry
September 26, 2017I was young. I was highly educated. (I had just earned a Ph.D. from New…
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I Want To Go Home
August 23, 2017“I want to go home.” Those were the exact words I said out loud to…
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Why I Don’t Try to Preach Like Jesus
July 27, 2017Recently, I was at a Christian bookstore browsing through different preaching books. The title of…
