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Category Archives: ABOUT SPIRITUAL LEADERS
What mentors do…
“The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.” Proverbs 20:5 Since I turned about fifty I gave myself permission to think and act like a “mentor.” Helping a number of young … Continue reading
Sowing in tears, reaping in joy…
If you can be devastated by someone else’s pain and loss, and yet stimulated to action at the same time, this story will do it. I read it in a coffee shop while wiping tears away. So, if you don’t … Continue reading
Mistakes the Apostles made… (part four)
This is the final post on the missteps of the early church Apostles as recorded in Acts. If you want to know what I think about the accuracy of their writings (the Epistles) you’ll have to go back and read … Continue reading
Mistakes the Apostles made… (part three)
In the first two parts we’ve been looking at some of the mistakes the original Apostles made and that Luke recorded in the book of Acts. Don’t get me wrong, I think those guys were amazing, but they weren’t perfect, … Continue reading
Mistakes the Apostles made… (part two)
We’re talking about the blunders of the Apostles as recorded in the book of Acts. We’re generally more familiar with the bloopers they made before Jesus’ resurrection, but these are some examples from after he rose and ascended to heaven… God’s … Continue reading
Mistakes the Apostles made… (part one)
One of the things I like about the Bible is that it doesn’t leave out the mistakes of its heroes. Some of even the bet of them lied, took things into their own hands, held temper tantrums, had sex with … Continue reading
Some pastors pray way too much…
Many of my best friends are pastors. Really. For the most part pastors are fine people. Recently to two such friends of mine I said that they “pray too much.” In my humble opinion, there’s an epidemic proportion of profuse … Continue reading
Pastor, don’t lose your head (or anything else for that matter)! Part 3
But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at bringing others to Christ. Complete the ministry God has given you. 2 Timothy 4:5 NLT Undoubtedly due to my Baby … Continue reading
Pastor, don’t lose your head (or anything else for that matter)! Part 2
But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at bringing others to Christ. Complete the ministry God has given you. 2 Timothy 4:5 NLT In Part 1 we talked … Continue reading
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