We don't have to know all that God is doing We know the basics... He's told us in his Word that he is saving, sanctifying, sustaining, and guiding us. Along the way we know that He is protecting and providing for us. In your local congregation and in mine, we don't necessarily know all theContinue reading "God is at work where you live"
Taking care of the ones you have
Have you felt the tug in your spirit that you need to be reaching out to people, especially new people. We know that part of the call is reaching new people with the gospel and evangelizing and discipling them but we often don't know who, when, where or how. Let us today be reminded ofContinue reading "Taking care of the ones you have"
Showing up
Dear pastor Have you ever received a "perfect attendance" award? Have you ever given one? These definitely seem to be things of the past, but there is a lesson to be learned from this practice of yesteryear. The reason that these awards were created and distributed in the first place is because we know thatContinue reading "Showing up"
Pastoring contentious people
Dear pastor, Have you ever had the privilege of pastoring a strong-willed person? Hopefully you are already smiling at my use of the word "privilege." Ministry is already hard enough without putting strong-willed, obstinate, cantankerous and contentious people into the mix. And yet that is precisely what many of us face week in and weekContinue reading "Pastoring contentious people"
Pastor Encouragement 