The following are four essential practices for any church leader. In fact, these might be helpful to any Christ-follower. 1. Take care of your mind. Too many ministers do not read widely and consequently get stuck in a mental rut. Some read only the latest books from well-known preachers. The mind, however, needs exercise. For… Continue reading Four Essential Practices for Any Church Leader
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Don’t Ignore the Obvious
(I am away on a vacation/study break during the month of July. The posts that appear during the month are from the archives.) I really don’t want to ignore the obvious, and yet I do at times. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in business. I recall taking a variety… Continue reading Don’t Ignore the Obvious
Ten Ways to Enjoy Life and Be Effective (Part 3)
Lately, I have been reflecting on some habits or practices that have been important to me in learning to enjoy life and be effective. (You can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here.) Please feel free to add, in the comments, some of the practices that have been helpful to you but I have… Continue reading Ten Ways to Enjoy Life and Be Effective (Part 3)
Become a Life-Long Learner
I love to be around people who have energy for life. Specifically, I love to be around people who have never stopped learning. The college professor who continues to explore and learn in her field. The minister who reads the Bible and other books believing that he has much to learn. The parent who understands… Continue reading Become a Life-Long Learner
Five Suggestions for Staying Fully Alive
He stood before our church and preached. Each week, this figure in a dark suit opened the Bible and talked. I was in my later years of elementary school, so I don’t remember a lot about this man. But I do remember that when he preached, it seemed dull. I don’t think it was the… Continue reading Five Suggestions for Staying Fully Alive