Grass Is Always Greener
"The grass is always greener…" I have an idea what likely went through your mind. You finished out the saying, didn't you? Something like "…on the other side of the fence", huh? If you did, you were...
View ArticleNutcrackers and Canoes
This is my 701st blog post since I started blogging in February of 2007. I dedicate it to my kids. NUTCRACKERS We climbed into the car and made the hour drive north to a little town called Ashtabula,...
View ArticleNutcrackers and Canoes
This is my 701st blog post since I started blogging in February of 2007. I dedicate it to my kids. NUTCRACKERS We climbed into the car and made the hour drive north to a little town called Ashtabula,...
View ArticleDon’t Be Like Stanley
Ministry. It’s captivating, isn’t it? To be involved in what God is doing for eternity is one of most rewarding activities. God is moving and shaking things up. You’re in the middle of it all. Caution:...
View Article3 Ways To Survive The Holidays
“..Pastors can be extremely busy trying to keep up with their Christmas calendars at church, while also dealing with all of the other usual demands of the holidays, from stringing lights to fighting...
View ArticleIt All Happens So Fast
Your grandparents said it. Your parents say it. Now you say it to your kids: “Life happens so fast.” If this holiday was your last one, how differently would you spend it?
View Articlehow to milk a moment in 4 easy squeezes
This post is for the ministry leader who is married and has small children (although the 4 squeezes could probably be applied to most situations). When your marriage and family is pleasing to God, you...
View ArticleThe Leader As Parent
A ministry leader who has kids cannot neglect the role of parent. I’ve seen too many cases where the ministry leader’s kids get their parents’ leftovers. That’s NOT serving strong. For some screwy...
View ArticleThe Leader’s Marital Health
It has been taught for years that everything rises and falls based on leadership. Such is true for establishing strong church ministries as well as for building a strong family. So where does marriage...
View ArticleUrban Meyer And Family Values
Follow ESPN news (or any sports news outlet) and you will easily see where new Ohio State University football coach, Urban Meyer’s values lie. Before even signing the contract with OSU, he presented a...
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