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8 Reasons Every Pastor Should Laugh More

Too many pastors take themselves too seriously and don’t take God seriously enough. I believe we need to reverse that.  …

7 Steps to Regaining Your Joy in Ministry

It’s easy—and quick—to lose your joy in ministry. One phone call, email, or conversation, and your joy may go out …

Rediscovering Your Joy in Ministry

Do you remember the thrill you felt when you first had a relationship with Jesus? Everything was new and exciting. …

How Being Grateful Improves Your Life

November is a great time to reflect upon what God has to say about gratitude in the Bible. It’s not …

How to Find Joy in Your Relationships

Relationships are at the heart of every ministry. Whether those relationships are with your family, your congregation, or your community, …

Resentment Is a Killjoy

“Watch out that no bitterness takes root among you, for as it springs up it causes deep trouble, hurting many in …

Four Habits for Building Healthy Relationships

You can’t have an effective ministry without strong relationships. Your ministry is only as successful as your relationships. Relationships are …

Testimony: Jesus Brings Hope in Times of Suffering

By JuaNita My name is JuaNita, I am a believer who struggles with codependency. I knew of Jesus and went …

Turn On the Lights This Christmas

We’re in the season of the year when dark days come with regularity. As we approach the winter solstice on …

Experiencing Joy through Freedom

By Laura Hi, my name is Laura. I am a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, and for many years my …

4 Causes of Discouragement, and 4 Cures

Discouragement is unique to human beings, and it’s universal. Eventually everyone feels it, including those in ministry. I have no …

How to Find (and Keep) Your Joy in Ministry

Psychology Today once asked 52,000 Americans, “What does it take to make you happy?” Their answers varied, but the interesting …

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