The Importance of Being Teachable

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. – Proverbs 12:1 (ESV) Several years ago I was sitting in the home of a man who mentored me and he looked at me dead in the eyes … Read More

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Stress and Sovereignty

Stress in life is inevitable.  Especially if you are involved in a vocation that centers around serving people.  For me, I’m a husband, father, pastor, and friend.  I love what I am called to do, but there is stress involved. … Read More

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When to Use Guilt in Fundraising

NEVER!!! I believe that the use of the highly manipulative nature of guilt in fundraising is one of the reasons that people HATE when the church/ministries talk about money. People have been abused emotionally (and sometimes verbally) for the sake … Read More

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