Don’t Waste a Good Crisis
Some politicians have gotten themselves into trouble in the past for using a crisis for political gain. Obviously we should not seek personal gain from the pain and hurt of others, but we should hope to grow from our own sufferings. Unfortunately, the crises and sufferings in our life get wasted often. Rather than being shaped by …
Daily Docket 5/20/15
3 Reasons Pastors Should Reject Leadership Books— Well done by Eric Geiger. Pastors should read this today. When Commentaries Go On Sale–WTS Books has their Tyndale commentaries on sale. This is a great opportunity to stock up on very good commentaries. Tim Challies has a list of which among the Tyndale rank as top options. …
Put Your Knife Away
Some of the Bible’s teachings are hard to accept. In fact, some people find many of the Bible’s teachings to be unpalatable and even offensive. In our historical ignorance, we often beleive that these criticisms of God’s word are new. In fact, many who would seek to alter God’s word do so with the false …
Don’t Hate
The folks in the Corinthian church were a mess. Paul wrote to them in love, concern, and frustration. In 1 Corinthians 4:21 he even asked them if they would prefer he come in a spirit of love or with a rod of discipline. They just didn’t seem to be able to get along with each …
Don’t Sacrifice Your Ministry For Your Family
I have lost count of how many times I have been warned, “Do not sacrifice your family on the altar of ministry.” I want to encourage you not to sacrifice your ministry on the altar of your family. I do not deny that many pastors have lost their families because the church became their mistress, …
Expect the Expected
I have a bad habit of developing huge Clark Griswold-like expectations about family functions. You know, the kind of expectations that can never be fulfilled, and then on the back end of those unmet expectations I struggle with disappointment. Usually, it is all my fault. For instance, I may plan a movie night for my …
Don’t Sacrifice Your Family for Your Ministry
Do not make the church your mistress. It is important to encourage pastors to avoid sacrificing their ministry for their families, but today I want to encourage you all to avoid the cliff on the other side. If you lose your family, you lose your ministry. There is great danger in idolizing your family to the …