The first Christmas wasn't just a peaceful night. It was preceded and then filled with inspired poetry and song from everyday people whose lives changed forever. The gentle strains of those early Christmas songs set the tone for a new way of living. Isaiah sang his song into a world of chaos and cruelty, grieving …
Summer can stress pastors, but churches can support their well-being by protecting family time, offering practical care, and encouraging renewal.
Not long ago I sat with a pastor friend, watching his shoulders slump as he confessed, "I'm pouring out, but nothing's pouring in." His words struck a chord with me. How many of us find ourselves in this place – responsible for the spiritual growth of others while our own souls are parched and weary? …
Continue reading When Your Well Runs Dry: Finding Life for Yourself (then Others)
In the summer of 1980 I worked as a night watchman for an airline. As a new Christian and college student, I spent long hours reading God’s Word for the first time. Tears and laughter filled my nights as the Lord opened up the Scriptures to my young heart. Early in my Christian walk I …
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