The Prince of Preachers
“If you take Jesus for your guide, You’ll find Him more than all beside, Just do the things He bids you do, He’ll take…
What is Advent?
The Advent season is a time of spiritual preparation for celebrating the coming of Jesus Christ. For 24 days we anticipate the joy of Christmas…
How to Celebrate Advent
The meaning of Advent has changed over the years. The word Advent comes from the Latin word adventus and means “coming.” In ancient times…
How to Help Others According to Jesus
Is there a Soul Shepherd in You? Yes, according to Jesus! He blesses you and calls you into ministry: “You are the salt of the…
4 Words to Change Your World
Here are 4 life-changing truths that are missing in the world today. Why is there systemic racism in America? Why are there violent riots? Why…
Dysfunctional Family Roles as Spiritual Formations
Today “spiritual formation” means many different things. Self-help. Learning Bible doctrines. Inner spirituality. Being like a monk. But Jesus’ idea is simply to “love one…
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.…
Spiritual Formation in the Pandemic
In this pandemic, we’ve seen racist police officers kill innocent Black men — thinking they’re doing their job of public service. We’ve seen raging protestors…
I Felt Like a Son in Grief, Not a Pastor
When my dad died my mom asked me to be the minister for his funeral. But I felt like a son in grief, not a…
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…
Two Words to Help You Succeed
I miss the dad of my childhood. When I was a boy I wanted to be just like my father. He was strong, handsome, fun,…
Your Feelings Can Strengthen Your Faith
Recently my dad died. I couldn’t see him or talk to him anymore. So I read his Bible that’s filled with personal notes from cover…
