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The Reflectionary – May 12, 2022
When we go about the work of ministry purely in a natural state of mind and heart, without listening to the Voice of God's Spirit, it's so easy to get discouraged about the apathy we notice around us. But when we awaken to the reality that God is always at work in,...
The Reflectionary – May 5, 2022
It's tough out there right now for pastors and church leaders. But I don't need to tell you this - you are either experiencing it yourself or you have friends who are. I've been very burdened recently to come alongside pastors and church leaders in an encouraging...
5 Ways to Encourage a Pastor or Church Leader
You can’t save the world. That’s Jesus’ role and he has fulfilled and is continuing to fulfill it perfectly. But Jesus wants to involve YOU in his work of restoring, renewing, and refreshing those around you.
The Reflectionary – April 28, 2022
Hi! Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Reflectionary! I've been working on this idea for over a year and have finally found the time to put it together. The Reflectionary is a free weekly email newsletter filled with fresh spiritual insights for people who want...
What Good Friday Means to Me Now
Good Friday has often been thought of as the day when God required the brutal murder of his Son to appease his own wrath so that he might forgive us of our sins. But Good Friday is really all about God showing us himself as love by absorbing our sin and forgiving it.
You Can’t Multi-Task, But Can You Multi-Career?
There are plenty of books and speeches recommending that you focus in on only one career or purpose. But what if you are wired to do multiple things well?
How to Avoid Hitting People When You Feel Angry
Slow down your body! To put it simply, when you feel insulted, attacked, or offended, your body speeds up. It’s like pressing on the gas pedal to escape a pursuer. And the faster your mind works, the harder it is to control.
Going the Wrong Way On the Way to the Right Way
I have yet to meet anyone who is batting a thousand when it comes to making right decisions. But I know a lot of people who are healthy, happy, and making a positive dent in a pretty negative world because they kept on seeking the right way.
How to Cultivate Authenticity In Your Leadership Culture
Be real with people, or be prepared to lose them. It's hard. As Pastor Rick Warren wrote once, we all fight against three particular fears: the fear that we will be exposed for who we truly are the fear that we will be rejected the fear that we will be hurt again. We...