When I meet people for the very first time, I’m always hesitant to tell them I’m a pastor. Because more often than not, it seems like the moment I reveal that information, the person whom I’ve just met does one of two things: either they instantly start pretending to be more religious than they are, or they shut down completely…
How bold are you when it comes to asking others for something you want or need? I recently traveled to Atlanta and while procuring a rental car, I asked the clerk what type of automobiles were available, “What kind of car do you want?“ He replied. “I want something cool and fun, but I’m sure that equates to something…
Are you the type of person who avoids talking about your failures? Or, do you openly discuss them with others? Most people that I know try to cover up their mistakes because they are afraid of how it makes them look; they’re afraid of what others may or may not think about them. After all, no one wants to look…
“What’s keeping me from robbing you blind? ” That question was racing through my mind the other day while I was sitting in a local coffee shop, minding my own business, when a complete stranger asked me to watch his computer while he went to the restroom. He didn’t know me at all, yet for whatever reason, he opted to…
For the past two years, I have had the privilege of serving as Lead Pastor of New Song Church. NSC is a wonderful place to serve. I have found the people of our church forward thinking, gracious, loving, and accepting of everyone, especially “rookie pastors.” It’s been an incredibly eye-opening experience to be a Lead Pastor…it’s a much different world than…
