Do you ever wish you could have a do-over? As a teenager, I used to play golf frequently at the Tenison Golf Course in Dallas. One of the first times I played, I hit a terrible drive off the tee. Someone said, “Take a mulligan.” I learned that “mulligan” was just another word for… Continue reading We All Need a Do-Over
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What a Minister Can Learn from a Congregation
Many ministers learn a great deal from the people they serve. Others seem to learn very little. Much of the time, this says more about the minister than the congregation. Ministers typically have a front row seat to the congregation. This is a wonderful opportunity for a minister to grow, mature, and learn. Unfortunately, some… Continue reading What a Minister Can Learn from a Congregation
Who Are You Trying to Please?
At the time, it was a new luxury car. It was a car that I could only dream of owning. The owner was a wealthy man in our small church. I was a newly married, young preacher. That morning, as I walked out of our church building, I could see him already sitting behind the… Continue reading Who Are You Trying to Please?
When Your Problem is Overwhelming
She sat in my office staring at the floor. I’ve seen that look so many times on the faces of men and women who have experienced hurt. Sometimes, life is really hard. You may feel hurt, disappointed, and empty. You may feel numb. Whatever the reason, there comes a point when you need to hear… Continue reading When Your Problem is Overwhelming
Can Others Tell When You Are Afraid?
That afternoon, we drove away from their house. We had been in a difficult conversation. We met with a woman whom we both liked and admired but found difficult. She seemed self-assured and almost smug. I told my wife that it seemed as if she perceived herself to be an expert on most subjects. Yet,… Continue reading Can Others Tell When You Are Afraid?
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
The following are some links that you may find helpful and even encouraging. Enjoy! Productivity and Time Essentialism may have been one of the most helpful books regarding productivity that I have read in some time. I read it almost twelves months ago and continue to come back to the principles in the book. Don’t… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
A Very Special Basketball Moment
This is a wonderful story! The Vanguard College Prepatory School in Waco, Texas has to be very proud of these students. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCdqwowpr4Q[/youtube]
How You Can Mentor Another
The following post consists of nine practical steps that might be helpful to you if you wish to grow in the ministry of mentoring. This post is meant to be helpful. 1. The power of mentoring is in “coming alongside” not in giving someone more information, suggestions, advice, etc. You bring the presence of Jesus.… Continue reading How You Can Mentor Another
Ministry Inside.145
Trust is everything! If you are a church leader, trust really is everything. It doesn’t matter whether you are a preacher, an elder, or a volunteer with the youth group, trust is everything. A congregation’s present and future are greatly impacted by whether or not the leaders within the church can be trusted. If people… Continue reading Ministry Inside.145
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Mental Illness A gripping, powerful story from the Washington Post. “A father’s scars: For Va.’s Creigh Deeds, tragedy brings unending questions.” Missions See Mark Woodward’s interesting and helpful report from the recent Global Missions Conference held in Memphis, Tn. See “What Do the Experts Say About Short-Term Missions?” and “What Experts Say About Short-Term Missions,… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week