Tweet Writing a letter is sometimes the best way to communicate effectively. When I was doing professional counseling with people who were experiencing difficulty in a relationship, I often encouraged…
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Have you ever tried to lead someone who didn’t want to be led? The same children that were labeled “strong-willed†by their parents often grow up to be strong-willed adults. Perhaps you know one…perhaps you are one.
Tweet As a pastor, I’m am consistently called upon to help people learn how to grieve in a healthy way. I’ll be candid, it is not one of my favorite…
Tweet Some words everyone needs to hear. Words are powerful. As leaders, the words we use make a huge difference in the organizations we lead. In my post about life-giving…
Tweet I can now consider myself part of an older generation. I’m not “old†yet – at least in my opinion, but I’m older. Old enough to know there are…
Tweet In August of every year, I see the posts and get the emails. Parents are dropping off their kids at college – and, it is hard. Sending a child…
If a pastor is not careful, the weight of everyone else’s problems will take precedence over the issues and concerns of his immediate family. I see it frequently among pastors I encounter. There have been seasons of my ministry where this is the case, especially on abnormally stressful days.
I decided years ago when I was a small business owner, serving in an elected office and on dozens of non-profit boards that my busyness would never detract from my family life.
Here are 7 ways I attempt to protect my family from the stress of ministry.
Tweet I love being a dad. I have a lot of titles, but this is one of my favorites. What if we reverse the role this Father’s Day? What if…
Tweet Leader, you need a consistent rhythm of breaks – whatever that looks like for you. Certainly the weekend can help. It will be an even better weekend if you…
Tweet Occasionally a young father will come to me wanting to know how to be a better husband or father. One thing they specifically ask is how to make the…