Hard Work in an Easy Way
“Am I burned out?” I (Bill) asked. I help pastors care for their soul and not burn out but now I was drained and dry. We’ve had…
Blessed Are the Peacemakers?
We may (mis)use Jesus’ beatitude to be a people-pleaser, conflict-avoider, referee for other people’s conflicts, or fixer of problems. But in Matthew 5:8 Jesus is…
Seven Benefits of the Enneagram That Most People Miss
Are you familiar with the benefits of the Enneagram? While the Enneagram is the rage in some circles, most people don’t understand how to harness…
A Prayer for You and Your Ministry
What do you feel after you put yourself out there to minister to others? Many people struggle with self-doubt or self-criticism. Pastors may wonder if…
Elizabeth’s Empathy Cured Mary’s Shame
When we tell Mary’s part in the Christmas story it’s easy to idealize her. It’s as if she had such great faith in the word…
Happy Christmas?
Christmas isn’t all happy. Trying to make it that way actually diminishes our enjoyment and meaning of this sacred season. Consider the first Christmas.…
