Archive for category The Authentic Pastor

Jim was weary.  There were days he felt like he didn’t belong in his profession.  Other times the pressures of life, namely bills, were dragging him down.  Some talked about him when he wasn’t around, and questioned his place. Read the rest of this entry »

Dr. Gregory House says: Everybody lies. It may be more accurate to say that everybody edits. We’re all spin doctors- to a point. Read the rest of this entry »

Pornography! Be honest, when is the last time you’ve looked at it?………..Come on……when? Read the rest of this entry »

As a church planter/pastor, I have encountered criticism.  It can sometimes be so debilitating that it distracts you from what God has called you to do.  It can affect your health, your emotions, your marriage, and your church. Read the rest of this entry »

A little boy heard his Sunday school teacher over and over say, “Jesus put us on the earth for others.”  After hearing this week after week, the little boy finally raised his hand and asked, “What are the others here for?” Read the rest of this entry »

After many years of good health and ministry, a little over 8 years ago, I began experiencing symptoms that caused great concern to my family. These included migraine headaches, nausea, chest pains, insomnia, lost focus, emotional instability, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

If the dreaded 10 letter word: discipline was tough enough…the 9 letter word: authentic, may be even more difficult.  I love when others are authentic…I love hearing other’s tell their stories of failure, fumbles, mistakes and misguided words. Read the rest of this entry »

They talk about it with pride.  In endurance sports’ ‘hitting the wall’ describes a unique condition, usually in cycling and running, caused by the depletion of glycogen in the liver and muscles.  The result is great loss of energy, focus and fatigue.  They know the wall is real. Read the rest of this entry »

I have a confession to make: I am not good at confessing things. I have good reasons. At the top of the list of good reasons is paranoia. Read the rest of this entry »

I suppose I have resigned from ministry thousands of times. I always resign on Monday, especially after a “not so hot” sermon, poor attendance, missing the budget (really bad) or even after a great day when Satan attacks or depression just sets in. I think most pastors have struggle with this issue at times but I think I’ve wrestled it more than most. It has always been a battle to just stay put. Read the rest of this entry »