Right on schedule, the annual reset weekend fell into place. For as long as I can remember, Labor Day weekend has served as an essential opportunity to pause for a moment, clear my mind and regroup for the months ahead.
This summer, I had an amazing time as an intern for The Alabama Baptist newspaper. Since I was reared from parents who read this newspaper, I was especially honored for the opportunity.
The Apostle Paul shares that the pastor is worth double honor (see 1 Timothy 5:17). Here are 10 meaningful ways you and your church can honor and show love and appreciation.
“Fruitful teaching/training in the church is never directionless. It always points us toward holy behaviors.”
“You cannot continue as a member of this church while you are actively unfaithful to your wife.” “You cannot remain a member in good standing
Leaders often lecture on “embracing change” or being “change agents” in an organization. But the reality is that most people — employees and leaders alike — hate change. We value stability and predictability.
I recently was asked to preach at one of our area Baptist churches. I worked hard on the sermon and was convinced it was going to be great.
I guess, in the moment, it is human nature to want somebody else to blame. We don’t want to blame ourselves. We can’t blame other people — they’d get mad at us.
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