Bird By Bird (Sermon Illustration)
Have you ever been paralyzed by how overwhelming something in life can be? You look at the sheer size of the obstacle in front of you, and think, “It’s impossible! There’s no way I can do all of this.” I…
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4 Things Christians Need To Know About Suffering
I was not prepared for the toll that truly following Jesus would take. And I am not alone. Just read this post I wrote about the difficulty of being a pastor. It struck a nerve! Hundreds of pastors wrote to…
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Pastor, Don’t Quit
Early this summer my family and I took a trip to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. We spent a whole week sitting and playing with our kids on the beach. It was a great, much-needed vacation… except for one…
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Why Doesn’t God Fix Everything?
Have you ever been angry that God doesn’t just fix all your problems? I definitely have. Lately, my family and I have been going through a rough time. I have prayed and prayed that all the junk would just go…
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The Power of Thank You
There was a time in my life while working at a previous church that I seriously considered quitting ministry. I was pouring my life and soul into this church and didn’t see any results. The pastor I worked for didn’t…
