This is well said but I’m also reminded of “The wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives.” Psalms 37:21 Our pocketbook reveals much about our heart. One of the reasons for living below your means is not just to increase funds for a rainy day but to enable you … Continue reading In the News: Student Loan forgiveness (at first)
Upcoming title by Metaxas: Letter to the American Church
Had someone let me know this is coming out!! I’m so excited, reading Bonhoeffer a couple years ago, parallels to today quickly came to mind…and learning from the past on how to respond, and what things to fight for, in our day #HistoryRepeatsItself#Ecclesiates1:9 Product Description on Amazon: "In an earnest and searing wake-up call, the … Continue reading Upcoming title by Metaxas: Letter to the American Church
Why pastoral Sabbatical is not just a vacation
Photo by Ksenia Chernaya on Pexels.com I am writing this article/post for three reasons. First, because it may open the eyes of someone on how to pray for and encourage their own pastor. Two, to answer questions and comments I’ve already received in only talking to a few people about my plans for a sabbatical … Continue reading Why pastoral Sabbatical is not just a vacation
Podcast updates
When I pastored my first church as a bivocational Pastor, I found that I needed to step back from much online ministry in order to focus on the task and responsibilities in the local church (picking it up again during the pandemic). For about the last year as I have been serving as a consultant … Continue reading Podcast updates
Announcement: I’ll be on Less Social Media
I will be less active on social media for the time being. My posts will be more of Scripture and edifying content for Christians. Too much social media, like news, is a distraction for me personally so I’m stepping back. Written articles, devotions, thought provoking quotes I’ve mined, and Bible study will still be released … Continue reading Announcement: I’ll be on Less Social Media
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