Don’t ask me why I know this, but do you remember that Justin Bieber song that came out a few years ago, “Love Yourself”? I’m not recommending the song…but the concept is a common one in our world today, right? Am I the only one who feels like everyone in contemporary western society is pulled […]
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With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a good leader, both in my family and as a pastor…I want to be the kind of dad, husband and pastor who always puts the needs of others first, and who helps others see more of who […]
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Before I became a pastor, I was a professional bass player. (I play both electric and upright). And when I was still learning to play my upright bass my fingers would crack and bleed to the point that my instructor wanted me to take a break from playing…Well, obviously that wasn’t an option (because I’m […]
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“The ending of my story isn’t wonderful so far… But it’s getting there.” We met Keith when he called in recently to our Jesus is Real radio show. “It’s gotten me through a lot,” he said. Abused as a child, Keith turned to alcohol and marijuana to cope at age 14. At that pivotal time […]
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I want to be honest with you guys: there are days I want to give up…For example, I love being a pastor, but ministry is tough! And some days, I have the fleeting thought, “Something else would be so much easier.” But that’s not really true, is it? For all of us – no matter […]
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