You have blindspots in your life. Admit it. Deal with it. No one is immune. But why do we have blindspots? Part of the reason was to do with a portion of our brains known as the superior temporal sulcus. Great name, I know, but according to Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen in Thanks for the …
Criticism. As a pastor I know that I have to expect criticism and learn to deal with it, but that can be easier said than done. Criticism comes in all shapes and sizes and some of it is easier to shrug off than others. For instance, when a senior adult woman told me my pants were too …
Romans 15:1-7. Mature believers have a responsibility to bear with those who are weak, but the weak must not be left to atrophy. The goal of every Christian should be growing stronger in Christ every day.
I love tools. Home improvement projects are just excuses for me to add to my tool collection. But tools are much more than collectors items, they have particular purpose. Good tools help us to accomplish tasks more effectively and efficiently. I have found tools helpful in all areas of my life where I have responsibility. Figuratively …
Preaching. It is not the only thing that we do as pastors, but it may be the most important thing we do as pastors. Nothing you do on a weekly basis affects the entire church the way that preaching does. Additionally, the ability to teach or preach is the only distinguishing mark that separates pastors …
Romans 14:13-23. Christians have been given great freedom in Christ, but that freedom must not be used to destroy others. Fellowship matters more than food or drink. Every effort must be made to maintain Christian unity.
I was in Boston a few weeks ago and had an opportunity to visit Harvard and its bookstore. When visiting one of the world’s leading educational institutions, the bookstore is intuitive about the way that Harvard is shaping the world. Unfortunately, I was unable to spend nearly as much time as I would have liked, …
