Tag: how to overcome

  • On Killing Sin

    On Killing Sin

    I love my biological father. He was fun. He really tried to provide for his family. He taught my brothers and I to be strong and to have a good work ethic. He was also an abusive, angry drunk who repeatedly cheated on my mom. I recall my father making promises, “I promise I won’t…

  • Still Tying to Force Your Problems Into Submission?

    Still Tying to Force Your Problems Into Submission?

    I am going to mention a few things. If you struggle against any of these things, please know that you are not alone, here. We have people in our congregation who have been through some tough fights in their lifetimes. We do not wish to condemn or look down on anyone because of the fight…

  • Dear Leader, part 12 (Depression, Where Does God Want Me To Be?)

    Dear Leader, part 12 (Depression, Where Does God Want Me To Be?)

    This exercise is a continuation of a series we started at Grace with our leadership while I served as interim there. For those who are not pastors or deacons, but who lead in some capacity in any arena of life, these books are a tremendous resource in Scripture. I encourage all of those who would…

  • Dear Leader, part 11 (Ministerial Depression and Jesus)

    Dear Leader, part 11 (Ministerial Depression and Jesus)

    This exercise is a continuation of a series we started at Grace with our leadership while I served as interim there. For those who are not pastors or deacons, but who lead in some capacity in any arena of life, these books are a tremendous resource in Scripture. I encourage all of those who would…

  • Dear Leader, part 10 (Biblical Honesty About Ministerial Depression)

    Dear Leader, part 10 (Biblical Honesty About Ministerial Depression)

    This exercise is a continuation of a series we started at Grace with our leadership while I served as interim there. For those who are not pastors or deacons, but who lead in some capacity in any arena of life, these books are a tremendous resource in Scripture. I encourage all of those who would…