Sacred Rest: A Biblical Perspective
Reading Time: 7 minutes
The Sabbath principle isn’t merely Mosaic legislation, but Edenic design—not just a command delivered at Sinai, but a rhythm woven into creation’s very fabric.
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The Slow Club
Reading Time: 8 minutes
The Slow Club sounds like a great place to just “be” who we claim to be. And while we might try to schedule sabbaticals or study breaks, the Slow Club is waiting for us every day.
Managing Ministry Tensions
Reading Time: 6 minutes
Dealing with various tensions is a reality in ministry. And experiencing tension often leads to stress and fatigue. These issues must be managed.
Stillness
Reading Time: 4 minutes
The psalmist offered a remedy for the kind of busyness that keeps us from drawing near to our heavenly Father. He wrote, “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Can You Communicate Your Vision?
Reading Time: 5 minutes
When a vision is communicated effectively, people are drawn to the vision and not just the leader. In the long term, this gets far more traction for the church and for the kingdom of God.
Are You Sleep Deprived?
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If you’re growing weary in welldoing, I encourage you to adopt a positive “sabbattitude” and find a healthier, more sustainable pace for your life and ministry.
Do You Honor Your Commitments? The Sacred Bond of Covenant
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A relationship can come and go, like changing social media statuses. A covenant, on the other hand, is a binding promise, sealed with reverence and marked by sacrifice.
Congress Passed This Bill at a 409 to 2 Vote
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The good news of AI is that I believe it will drive people to real relationships. This is something the church should have readily available.
Write Sermons for the Ear, Not for the Eye
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Preaching is a living transaction between the preacher and those who are listening; the words we speak must represent that truth. So, when you sit down to prepare a sermon, write for the ear, not the eye.