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Bless you for your heart to consider starting a widow’s ministry in your church! Your desire and a biblical foundation are all you need. We can help. Why start such a ministry? 1. Caring for widows is a biblical mandate. James 1: 27 2. God instructs that our needs be met. 3. Widows can be … Continue reading “7 Reasons to Start a Widow’s Ministry in your Church (and how to begin)”

Meeting with a group of military widows, I listened to their stories and the cries of their heart in their new life alone. The list of how we can help could be long. I’ve tried to condense those into these 9 tips. 1. Stay connected. They loose much of their ‘community’ without the military connection … Continue reading “9 Tips To Help Military Widows”

Your next great read is here. I know how much you love to read, study, and share what your learning with those around you, so I’m going to provide you with some great resources that will keep your reading pipeline full of great options! This month is the perfect time to fill-up on books dealing … Continue reading “Your Next Great Read – The 5 Solas Series”

I know some people who purchase a new journaling Bible every year. They like to start the year off with a fresh Bible that doesn’t have the obvious, go-to underlines, circles, exclamation points, that always catch our eyes and possibly even distract us from subtle nuances that could be occurring in the text. Instead, they … Continue reading “2 Impressive Journaling Bibles”

We’re probably all familiar with Dr Cloud and Dr. Townsend’s perennial bestselling book, Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life, written over 25 years ago. That book has helped countless numbers of people get their lives under control by setting up healthy boundaries for husbands and wives, parents … Continue reading “Bringing Boundaries to the Digital Age”

The second in a series of three articles on the ministry of James Montgomery Boice (1938-2000) The primary role of the pastor was very clear for James Boice. That role was to preach the Word of God. Yes, it is important to pastor the flock through the multiple activities of visitation, counseling, discipling, training, and … Continue reading “James Montgomery Boice on Preaching”

“You and I must guard ourselves against sinful reactions to what happens to us.” David, the Shepherd King, was a man who was hurt by many people, but he realized he was still responsible for his reactions to that hurt. This was one of the things I believe made David a man after God’s heart. … Continue reading “Hurt or Mad?”

Sermons, small groups, lessons, counseling, discipleship meetings—pastors are constantly reaching for the Good Book as we go through the week. Our calendar often requires us to open the Bible to feed God’s sheep. And there’s a danger here. One of the scary truths of being a pastor is that you could neglect personal enjoyment and … Continue reading “Pastor, Are You Reading the Bible for Yourself?”

Contents Funeral Sermons Articles on Preaching At A Funeral Media Related to Funerals Funerals are not an everyday occurrence for most of us so it is a very real question to ask, “How do I preach a funeral sermon?” If you have the privilege of serving as a Pastor for more than a few months, … Continue reading “9 Resources to Help You Prepare for and Preach a Funeral Sermon”

I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.  2 Timothy 4:1-2  In 1996, I enrolled … Continue reading “What Is the Main Job for Every Pastor?  “