The other day I failed miserably as a husband. I didn’t try to. In fact, I was actually trying to be an awesome husband. But it completely blew up in my face. My wife, who was 6 months pregnant at the time, was having a tough day. Our baby boy was really starting to move…
What are the best books on preaching you have read? If you want to improve your preaching, there is no better way to start by reading every good preaching book you can get your hands on. Yes, you need a lot of practice. You have to get out there and learn from both good and…
Readers are leaders. Leaders are learners. You have probably heard that phrase before. As a leader you should never be done growing, learning and improving. You need to develop an insatiable appetite for life-long learning. And today, with the internet and the vast amount of books that are only a click away, we have no…
When was the last time you took a risk in your preaching? Many pastors fall into a comfortable rut. They preach the same style of message every week. They use the same kinds of illustrations. They wear the same kinds of clothes. They never take risks. They never ruffle any feathers.Nobody is ever shocked or…
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. A day that we honor and remember one of the greatest preachers and public speakers in American history. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I have rounded up some video clips of his greatest speeches. It would serve all pastors well to watch and learn. King…
Can we be honest? We have a problem with fat pastors. Most pastors are stressed, sit at their desk for long hours, eat out a lot, and don’t exercise nearly enough. (myself included) I’m sure most of us are aware that obesity is a growing epidemic in America. According to the CDC, More than 1…
When I took my first public speaking class in college, I was excited. I wanted to be a preacher. Public speaking was going to be my thing. I thought, “This class will be cake! I get to work on my skills and get an easy A.” When it came time for me to give my…
Goals. Many have them. Few accomplish them. Why? Most people have some general goals in their heads, but never write them down. Even worse, their goals are vague. They don’t follow a detailed plan. A goal without a plan is not a goal. It’s a wish. “Goals are visions and dreams with work clothes on……
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