It’s been a few weeks since my last Weekly post, but here I am with several weeks’ worth of great posts. It’s been a long and trying few weeks, but nonetheless, I rejoice, pray, and give thanks to a Good Good God!
The Top Read:
How Do We Discern False Teachers?
This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart, as there are many false teachers all around us, including some in my very own proverbial backyard. I hope and pray that the saints of the church I pastor are well equipped for discerning false teachers. This is but another help.
Want to Be A Pastor? Be Someone Worth Imitating
This is an excellent read taken from the new book The Path To Being a Pastor by Bobby Jamieson. If this excerpt is reflective of the entire book, which I would think it is, I would highly recommend both the article and the books.
How Should Pastors Pray for Themselves?
This is a great read (or watch or listen!), and highly encouraging. So many people look at pastors and think of how they pray for so much and for so many, yet they never think about how they also must pray for themselves. And, honestly, as a pastor, please pray for these things for your pastor, as I would want my church to pray for these for me.
Why I’m Staying at My Church After a Hard Year
“The next Sunday after my decision to stay was Easter. We had a sunrise service, outdoors and without masks. I was able to see the faces of the people as I was preaching for the first time in more than a year. And I cried. My wife remarked, “I am so glad we’re not anywhere else.””
Afghan Christians Need Your Prayers
While this is a few weeks old now, we still must pray for our brothers and sisters (who are left) in Afghanistan. They need our prayers. They surely covet our prayers.
Three Good Things About Difficult Bible Passages
“Confronting difficult passages is, well, difficult. And the Mark 7 passage is but one of many that we or people in our congregations may struggle with. However, as I’ve taught and preached in my home church, I have discovered this very difficulty can help illuminate the Bible and our relationship to it.”