Category Archives: Spiritual Formation & Discipleship

The Sin Of Frustration

(continued from last post)  Let me just say here – I do not have all of this figured out enough to say, “ok, here’s how to guard your expectations in such a way that you can avoid the difficult clashes … Continue reading

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Making Sense of Burnout

For over half of the past year, I have been in a season of life and ministry as a pastor that has been very difficult and confusing. Upon much self reflection and seeking counsel from others, I learned that what … Continue reading

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Undone

There are times periodically, when it seems that God shines a big spotlight on areas of my life in which there is sin. In these times He forces me to take a closer look at areas that I usually tend … Continue reading

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Living In Limbo….Waiting on God

This post was originally posted under the title “Why I Haven’t Written Lately”. I am changing the title in hopes that as my readers may look back at previous posts, they might find this title more relevant, and consequently be … Continue reading

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A Healthy Soul (conclusion)

So I hope my last post showed how the pathway to a healthy soul is for everyone, but for those who have not first come to Christ, that issue must be settled  before their soul can truly be healthy in … Continue reading

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A Healthy Soul

In relation to the concept of a healthy soul, I want to share a few simple thoughts about counseling. To share what I’m thinking about this, you need to understand that I am basing this on the pre-supposition that the … Continue reading

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Mid-life Blues: A Pastor Looks At Forty

One of my all-time favorite Jimmy Buffett songs was “A Pirate Looks At Forty”. For any former, or long-time Parrotheads, you probably know how the song goes. The gist of the song is that a sailor (Buffett in his early … Continue reading

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Life Stinks, But God is Good

I was just thinking about a couple things this morning. And no – I’m not giving in to cynicism. I’m actually in recovery – a reformed cynic, if you will. And by the way, this relates somewhat to my last … Continue reading

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Does God Want Us To Be Happy?

How would you answer that question?  It is a valid question isn’t it?  The very importance of having a right view of and understanding of the person and nature of God makes it an important question to ask. Actually, I … Continue reading

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Have You Read A Good Book Lately?

It is not unusual for my friends to ask me this question. Most people who know me know that I read alot of books. That has not always been the case, but what changed my attitude about it was that … Continue reading

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