There was an interesting conversation to be had at the gym this week. I was in the locker room getting ready for the day and a guy that looked to be in his mid 40s-early 50s was talking with some guys about 20 years his elder. They were asking him so many questions about his workout routine. Now the guy in question was in good shape, but he was being real humble about it. He just told them that I run 25-28 minutes as hard as I can 5 days a week. They asked him why. He said, "I'm trying not to … [Read more...]

It's still the first week of the new year and you're probably thinking. I've missed a few days already, I'm such a failure. Instead, get on the horse today. The goal is godliness, not to check off all of your boxes. So I'd like to give you a guide on the purpose of Bible reading and some practical ways to get started or keep you going throughout the year. Purpose: Growing Relationship with God Sometimes we just skip past this whole thing. Through Bible Intake, you are interacting with God, … [Read more...]

I know what you're thinking, another resolution post. I've read a ton and didn't intend to add to the clutter. The more I thought about it, I just had to write this post. We must evaluate how we spend time with the Spiritual Disciplines. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. The saying is … [Read more...]

I recently listened to Eugene Peterson on the Church Leaders Podcast. It was such an excellent listen and was extremely challenging for all leaders in ministry. Eugene is a Pastor's Pastor and I've read many of his books. The biggest challenge for me from this podcast was just to spend more time with people. Listening and being with people are indispensable gifts for folks. It was also another reminder that God's word and time with people are the skills of those called into … [Read more...]

  It's tough being a leader in ministry. It's not easy. We are called to be shepherds. We are called to live to a higher standard. Yet we live in a broken world, full of broken people. So what are some of the things that leaders in ministry struggle with the most? You know I can’t speak for everyone, but I can share some of my own struggles. Time Management There is so much work to be done and only 24 hours in the day. How can I make the most of my time to make the most … [Read more...]