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Hearing the Still, Small Voice Above the Rest

If we want to hear him more clearly, we’ve got to make space.

Faith in the Midst of Panic Attacks

Faith doesn’t always take away anxiety, but it always moves us toward the God who is greater than our anxiety.

Jamin Goggin: Why We Need Pastors Who Confess

"When a pastor chooses to live an unconfessed life, they put themselves in far greater danger than when being vulnerable." -Jamin Goggin

Temptations of Money

The more money we have, the safer we tend to feel.

The Ripple Effect of a Trustworthy Leader

Whatever that “best” might be, you trust the one who leads you in that direction.

Is Physical Activity Related to Spiritual Practices?

Having a plan is essential to doing both well. If I don’t know my plans and goals for each day of exercise, I may not be as focused or intentional as I need to be.

Even After Seminary, I Was Ignorant About Ministry Life

We need seminary. But in fairness to a seminary education, there are certain things it will never be able to impart, even if it tries.

How Would Jesus Evangelize?

How can you transition from being the only seed-chucker to being a farm club for farmers and a greenhouse builder?

How Suffering Can Open Doors for Evangelism

Anyone can be happy when things are going well. But can you have joy when they aren’t? Flipping through the TV channels with my kids...

Follow These Steps When You’re Retiring

Retirement means many different paths to people. Pastors and other church staff especially have issues unique to them.

It Took Just One Talk on a Front Porch

We have no way of knowing what casual conversation, what idle word, God will be using to do eternal things.