This blog helps pastors and church leaders foster spiritual discernment and maintain a healthy work-life balance, offering reflections and practical advice to lead with clarity and purpose rooted in a strong connection with God.
We often hear people describe ventures of self-discovery. They retreat from the normal pace of life to find themselves. This might involve a multi-week hike into the mountains or even a rebellion against the rules of society. They feel lost and ne...
In preparation for Palm Sunday, I was reading the lectionary text for this week. As I studied the text, I noticed a few key words that point us toward discernment. Luke records Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem in Luke 19:28ff. He begins: (Luke 19:2...
Discerning has become a key issue for me in ministry. I find myself constantly using the word in conversations, leader meetings, and even interactions with other churches. I feel like those around me are thinking, “Here he goes again talking about...
I am preaching tomorrow at a community-wide Lenten service. It is wonderful to join with other Christians during the season of Lent. As we approach Resurrection Sunday, we remember Jesus’ journey to the Cross. Tomorrow’s text is Mark 10:32-45. In...
It has been a while since I posted on this blog. My time has been devoted to other ventures. However, I keep coming back to the issue of discernment. It is central to ministry; I am especially cognizant of God’s continual leading. He often calls u...
During this season of Advent, we are following the lectionary passages. This year the epistle passages deal with Jesus’ return. We don’t always consider this facet of Advent. We think of the birth of Jesus, His first coming; we often ignore His se...
By
