Pure Love The need for love is embedded deep in the psychology of the human soul. We all long to find unconditional love and acceptance. But we also sense it’s complicated. Narcissists and Empaths Narcissists have extremely low self-esteem, convinced they are...
Walking with Giants Some Giant Redwoods are the largest trees on earth and over 3,000 years old. Mentors and allies in the Christian Ministry C.S. Lewis, the formidable author, broadcaster and Christian apologist is often quoted as saying, “We read to learn we are...
Correcting a Pastoral Model in the Contemporary Church Walk with Teams I knew “the buck stops hereâ€, with me. But I had wonderfully gifted people around me to sound out my ideas, check my leadings from the Lord, and make up for my deficiencies in ministry and...
Walk With the People Isolated Pastors The idea of ordination to the ministry is, at best, unhelpful. All believers are in the ministry of Christ. The moment pastors see their ordination as giving them special powers or spiritual privileges, they unnecessarily isolate...
Walking with Sacred Companions We were never intended to make the life pilgrimage alone. And attempting to make the spiritual journey on our own is particularly hazardous. Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship & Direction (David G. Benner) In this...