Question: A counselor once encouraged me to build on my strengths, rather than my weaknesses. But isn’t an awareness of my sin part of being a Christian? I want to improve as a husband, father, and a believer. How can I balance building on my strengths while acknowledging my limitations? Answer: Strength is a gift […]
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Too tired to quit
And if you don’t like it, there’s the door!” Those words spoken from the pulpit by a ministry colleague introduced me to pastoral burnout. After delivering that doozy of a sermon, he broke down sobbing. After a month away from ministry and a year rebuilding spiritual, emotional, and physical strength, he had decades of effective […]
Take time to mentor teens
My oldest son showed signs early on that he is a gifted teacher. When he was a teenager, he had opportunities to serve in our church’s youth group. But as his pastor, I missed a strategic opportunity to help him grow. I should have paired him with that church’s master Sunday school teacher, Miss Norma, […]
Our family’s Christmas miracle
If you have children still at home, or perhaps grandchildren for whom you care, you may have experienced occasions when they didn’t want to go to church. As frustrating as that can be, the feeling of disappointment and concern reaches a new level when those children are adults. That’s where we found ourselves as parents […]
Pat’s Playbook: Time to evaluate
Question: I think my church is shallow. Answer: Shallow can have many different definitions! However, if the church you attend isn’t preaching the word of God, and isn’t committed to evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, missions, and worship, it’s time for you to find a new church. Finding a church that meets those needs may not be […]
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