These four observations from Jamus Edwards at Sojourn Network ring true. They refer specifically to a recent controversial situation he’s been involved in, but have applications to anyone’s response to adversity. 1.) Stay Focused on the Ultimate Mission The first thing a pastor must do to weather the storm in the midst of a controversy …
Reading about leadership provides helpful insights, encouragements and course corrections. Not everything translates to pastoral life, but even thinking about why it doesn’t helps refine our choices. From Scott Williams at Big Is The New Small. 13 Simple Ways To Increase Your Leadership 1. Read – Books, Blogs… 2. Find a Mentor – Find someone …
These observations from Justin Buzzard about the contemporary yet timeless nature of idols and idolatry are just as apt for those of us in Australian culture. Everyone has to live for something and if that something isn’t the one true God, it will be a false God–an idol. An idol is anything more important to …
From Ray Ortlund: “But Esau ran to meet him and embraced him and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.” Genesis 33:4 This has long struck me as one of the most beautiful verses in the Bible. I can’t read it without being moved. But we all feel the power of it. …
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