by rg7878 | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
I know that though I write with pastors in mind, not all of you are pastors. I’m actually glad for that, and particularly as we address the idea of just what the pastor is to be. I’m concerned about the expectations that churches place on pastors that turn them into...
by rg7878 | Jan 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Pastors, I think you would agree, are not a monolithic set. They come in all shapes and sizes. They have different gifts, different personalities, different reasons for being. But though this is true, too often only one variety of pastor is valued. And that is a...
by rg7878 | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
With this episode I’m joined again by Dr. Trey Martin as we conclude the conversation we began previously on the subject of idolatry and our lives lived before the only true and living God. There are things that can threaten the devotion we have to God, things that...
by rg7878 | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
When I was a kid, I was taught not to cuss. It was a tricky feat for someone given to frustration and anger, and so I found a loophole by saying, “I don’t mean to cuss, but . . .” and then saying whatever had come to mind. I’ve been wondering recently how many...
by rg7878 | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
t’s the beginning of a new year, for some an exciting time of possibilities and opportunities. For others, it’s the beginning of another year of slogging through life feeling blind insignificant. Whatever our emotional state, the fact remains that though we may never...