Pastors

This month, let's consider the spiritual practice of prayer. Prayer not as ritual but as a means to relationship; as conversation initiated by the Holy Spirit, in which our primary role is to listen.

The quote here reminds us that we really do matter, and being our best gives glory to God.

What happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity.

When you work with children, interruptions are inevitable.

Last night, I awakened several times to rain pounding on the roof. Early this morning, unable to sleep, I went to the basement to check on things.

What weighs you down, bends you over, keeps you small? Is it the weight of other people's expectations? Or the burden of trying to make other people happy?

Childlike faith and trust is necessary if we are to enter the kingdom.

A moment with a child can remind us of what really matters.

As a leader, what are you doing to feed your soul?

I am writing this in a quiet place, where I have come, to get some rest.