Tweet Words are powerful. As leaders, the words we use make a difference. A huge difference. In my post about life-giving statements Jesus made , I shared some things Jesus…
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Tweet I am an introvert. Some people can question whether they are or not. I don’t. I’m certified in Myers Briggs, so I know the language well. I’ve studied the…
Tweet I used to be a runner. I had some knee issues and had to have a partial replacement over a years ago, which has kept me from running as…
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…
One of the toughest jobs in the church is that of being a pastor’s wife. No doubt I have one of the best in Cheryl. (I would say the best, but I have a co-pastor and he has an excellent one also!) Cheryl has a full-time professional job, is an excellent mom and wife, but the demands on her as my wife are often overwhelming. Still she handles it with grace and a smile.
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 Do you want to improve the relationships of your life? Tremendously improve them. Every. Single. One. Whether in business, ministry, marriage or friendships – whether you are a leader…
Tweet For 16 years, part of my work was helping people grieve. And, honestly, it was helping people learn how to grieve. It was not one of my favorite roles,…
Tweet I was talking to another dad. We were comparing notes. Both of us are empty nesters. We equally recognized that being the parent of adult children is sometimes more…
Tweet I have had conflict most of my life between what I think I want and what I really need. My suspicion is there are many people that share this…