shepherding the shepherd
from PreachingToday.com
Singing to God with Gratitude
Singing our gratitude to God using the full range of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs improves a church’s spiritual acoustics. We hear God more clearly, more fully. We gradually catch the subtle, interior harmonies of his wisdom. Singing, being an artform, conveys more than first meets the ear. Our songs gather up meaning, depth, and stories as you sing them over the years.
Pastors Appreciating Month, Part 3
I’m not sure if anyone in your congregation will remember that this is Pastor Appreciation Month, but I’m suggesting we take matters into our own hands and call it Pastors Appreciating Month, using Paul’s praises as our prompts, in this case, “appointing me to his service.”
Pastors Appreciating Month, Part 2
No sensible Christian ever takes for granted the wonder of God’s call. There is the who me?! of God’s salvation, freely given to anyone who trusts in Jesus, without reference to our past or our potential. “’Tis mercy all, immense and free!” Then there is the who me?! of our calling as pastors, because knowing ourselves, we wonder if we will live up to the trust he puts in us.
Pastors Appreciating Month
‘Tis Pastor Appreciation season, which should not go unnoticed, least of all by pastors, because we have much to appreciate. So during this time where pastors are appreciated, I’d like to remind pastors to be appreciating.
What I Appreciate
I love pastors. In recognition of Pastor Appreciation Month (which your people may forget), I want to tell you what I admire most about my fellow Wordworkers.
The Night Before
Two friends were dying. Both in their 40s. Kids at home. Leaders. Wonderful Christians. And too, too young. I grieved and thought of a night long ago.