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"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fulness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." (Psa. 16:11)-
"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God." (Corrie Ten Boom)
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Spiritual Disciplines and Legalism
This month we start up our small discipleship groups at my church. One of the things we emphasize and hold group members accountable to is their commitment to spiritual disciplines like consistent time in God’s Word, prayer, and Scripture memorization. Also, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible reading, Christian Living, Fasting, Legalism, Prayer, Spiritual disciplines, Spirituality
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The Pastor’s Role Model, pt. 2
The pastor’s job is shepherding, thus the shepherd is his role model. His job is not political, vying to win votes. Though he is responsible to intercede for the people under his care and help them come before their God, the pastor is not the priest … Continue reading
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Tagged Church, Language, Leadership, Pastoral Work, Psalms, shepherd
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The Pastor’s Role Model, pt. 1
A role model is someone who serves as an example, whose behavior is worthy of emulation. Who should the pastor look to in order to find a pattern for his work? Who is it that provides the best paradigm for pastoral ministry? Here … Continue reading
The Pastor’s Responsibility
I am currently reading Eugene Peterson’s Working the Angles: the Shape of Pastoral Integrity, one of three books he has written on pastoral work, and some of the best writing on pastoral ministry I have ever read. In the opening pages … Continue reading
Anyone in Favor of Not Praying?
“Preacher Thanks the Lord for Car Parts.” That headline greeted me this week as I turned on my computer. Underneath the headline was this tagline: “Boogity, boogity, this pastor delivers one of the most unusual NASCAR pre-race prayers ever heard, … Continue reading
Along the Way 