What We Need to Go On
1 Kings 19:7 And the angel of the Lord came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee. 1 Kings 19:12 And after the earthquake a fire; but
Category: Leadership
Book Review: The Pastor’s Kid by Barnabas Piper
Even though my two brothers and I are all in the ministry and are all married to pastor’s daughters, we did not grow up in a pastor’s home. Our parents are wonderful committed Christians and have always been very involved
Book Review: The Conviction to Lead by Al Mohler
I have never thought of myself as a natural leader, and maybe you feel the same way. For that reason, I really liked Al Mohler’s book, “The Conviction to Lead” because it is written to help turn “Believers into Leaders
Success Is Helping Others Succeed (Deuteronomy 3)
Deuteronomy 3:28 But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see. Moses found it very difficult to not be allowed
The Burden of Leadership (Numbers 20)
Numbers 20:12 And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.
Erring Through Wine (Leviticus 10)
“Erred through wine” – That phrase comes from Isaiah 28:7 where the God is rebuking the “drunkards of Ephraim” which included even the priest and the prophet. Notice what that verse says: “But they also have erred through wine, and
Growth Is Hard But Essential
I love routine. And I hate change. But change is inevitable in life and essential for effective leadership and ministry. It seems that every year, I expect that things will continue much as they did last year. I think that
Video: Lessons for Young Preachers
My pastor has a real heart for training men. Here is a great video reminding all preachers and especially young preachers of the importance of being and doing before we try to teach others. I hope it is a blessing.
No More Jacob
Genesis 32:28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Jacob was left alone. His family had all crossed over Jabbok. He was
Why Normal Christianity Looks Radical Today?
My good friend Trent Cornwell who is a pastor at Vision Baptist Church wrote the following excellent article that I wanted to repost on my blog. At the center of our faith is a Man who though rich became poor