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Knowing that darkness is ever before us here in this world is a fact. And knowing Christ is with us through all our dark days and nights is a liberating fact as well. The problem I have is developing a mind-set where this truth is dominate and acted upon. Knowing that the Lord is our Shepherd, and i...

Whether you are leading or being led, both actions require participation. I like the fact throughout scripture, the heros of faith were involved with both positions, leading and following. I believe we must learn the lesson of following before we can effectively lead. Both go hand in hand for succes...

I appreciate and marvel at the shepherd's ability to see what's not always visible and how that is so important when choosing new pastures. That helps defind for me a great skill set for the local pastor. To be able to sense what is going on within a congregation (or where we might serve) is not onl...

I wonder why one is called to serve and another is not. Could it be all are called to serve and only a few respond? If I respond to the call to serve, how can I be sure I'm serving correctly? These thoughts are very simple but not simplistic. The call to serve is the most challenging and honorable c...

It is not surprising that most of us do not like to be in the wilderness. That is not our natural inclination to abide in need or pain or distress. We like comfort and calm for the most part. You are probably not so much different from me. The wilderness can be a lonely stressful environment that do...