“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” – Bryant H. McGill Yesterday I found myself with a cold pumpkin spice latte in hand and a fresh copy of Preaching Magazine to pore over. That’s right, folks – I knew it was going to be […]
Read more "Motivating Monday – Is Anybody Listening?"“The dark is just a canvas for Your grace and brightness.” – Rend Collective, “Joy” To be honest with everyone, the last couple of weeks have been especially draining and I’ve felt the full weight of balancing four jobs and raising a family. On top of my hectic schedule (which included tense, […]
Read more "The Art of Celebration"Your pastors and spiritual mentors are not “Super Christians.” They don’t have it all figured out, and they don’t have all the answers. They have unique spiritual gifts and a unique calling, just like you do, but they also struggle with doubts, fears, and daily temptations just like you do! “Sure, I know that,” […]
Read more "Why the “Super Christian” Myth is Dangerous"In one of the hardest and sweetest moments of my life, I realized that my dreams weren’t going to come true after all. I was currently teaching music for the public school system, but knew I wouldn’t be there long. You see, I had it all figured out: I’d obtain my doctorate and land my […]
Read more "Why I Dropped My Ph.D. for Seminary (And How I Got Over It)"
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