Look for the Log
I was reflecting on the Law of Reflection… “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice…
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Sphere: Church & Ministry
Shepherding God’s people with truth, love, courage, and care.
The Fear That Leads to Delight
Good Morning Beloved of the Lord! I was recently watching a hummingbird in my yard, and it just mesmerized me. It was hovering there,…
The Slow Fade of Burnout
The fluorescent lights of the office hummed with a monotonous drone that had become the soundtrack to Pete’s life for the past decade. It…
When Love Tells the Truth
“Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”(Proverbs…
When a Leader Looks Away
“Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. If you say, ‘Behold, we did not know about this,‘”‘…
Your Life Is Your Loudest Sermon
Good Morning Beloved of the Lord! This is the very core of our reality, especially for those of us in leadership. Because of the…
The Leader’s Blind Spot
In the demanding world of leadership, there’s a truth as old as time, yet often as uncomfortable as a scratchy wool sweater on a…
The Hesed Leader
“What is desired in a man is steadfast love…” Proverbs 19:22a What is truly desired in a leader – what makes a leader genuinely…
The One Anothers…
Editorial Note Why do some lists say there are 59 “one another” passages while others contain more? The traditional number 59 refers primarily to…
How to Shepherd a Shepherd
One of the greatest misunderstandings in church leadership is the belief that shepherding flows only in one direction. We picture the pastor shepherding the…