The number one problem that pastors and ministry leaders have is neglecting the care of their own souls under God. My analysis of the many research studies on “Pastor Stress Statistics” is that when pastors suffer from emotional pain, burnout, or diminished effectiveness in their ministry it’s because they haven’t invested wisely in their own…
Hay un dentro de nosotros que quiere ser reconocida por hacer una diferencia positiva en las vidas de otras personas. Es por eso que cuando hacemos algo bien decimos: “¡Mira lo que hice!” El Pastor Héroe ¡En especial queremos hacer algo grande para Dios! Y ser apreciado por esto. Es por eso que muchas personas…
Bill Gaultiere’s Notes from Dallas Willard’s Talk These are my notes from the talk that Dallas Willard gave at the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot Seminary, Biola University, on September 27th, 2011. As best I can I have used Dallas’ wording, but this is not a transcript—some of what Dallas said I didn’t write…
Jess was in church on Sunday. He was singing praises to God, earnestly seeking to apply God’s word to his life, and friendly with people after the service. Then later that day he was driving with some friends to a restaurant and he got frustrated when a driver cut him off and drove slow. Jess…
I was restless and discouraged, so I turned to some words by Ray Ortlund Sr., the father of my spiritual renewal in Christ. These reflections became a prayer of consecration to Jesus Christ that blessed my soul! I believe they’ll give your spirit a lift too. But first, let me explain why we need this…