I am a terrible gift wrapper. My philosophy is why go to great lengths to wrap something when it is going to be ripped to shreds anyway? But some people are great gift wrappers, using the fanciest of paper and ribbons. I say throw it in a gift bag and […]

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

I’ve heard people quote first part of Proverbs 13:12 and leave out the last.  “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” But quoting the first part just states the obvious. It is the last part, “a longing fulfilled is a tree of life” that brings hope. The only One that can […]

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

There is certainly much more pastors must do but here are the first few big things that came to mind and doing them well will ensure more effective ministry and a longer tenure at your church.  I didn’t forget the Gospel here – it is the foundation of all 6 […]

Estimated reading time: 12 minutes