Articles

I’ve written about 50 articles for Preaching Today, Leadership Journal, and CT Pastors. Below are a few of my favorites. If you’d like to browse all my articles at their website, click the button below.

The Right Accent

I’ve wondered if I might have made the preaching big leagues if I’d just had an accent. British, say, or better yet, Scottish. We all ...
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Prodigies

In writing to Christians facing “trials of many kinds,” James explains God’s generous offer to supply wisdom upon request, enabling us to persevere till we ...
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Trial Guides

Most of the Christians we serve would love to rejoice in trials, but they can’t just turn on the joy of the Lord whenever they’re ...
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‘The Slow Work of God’

In a season long ago, when I was deeply worried about a loved one’s future, a friend sent me this by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: ...
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Wisdom from Other Shepherds

Rebanks’ three rules for shepherds: First rule of shepherding: it’s not about you, it’s about the sheep and the land. Second rule: you can’t win ...
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International Shepherd Month

I may sound presumptuous but I’m thinking of declaring December as International Shepherd Month. I don’t mean to detract any attention from the Lord's birth, ...
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