On Working Hard

As stated before, being a pastor is hard work.  Wise men approach hard work by working hard.  Also as stated before, if you are looking for a forty hour a week job that can be left at the office each evening, you should look for something else. Through the years I have attended many “church growth” conferences and read plenty […]

On Hard Work

I don’t know for sure because I have never had another one, but a pastor’s job looks to be one of the hardest jobs there is.  So far as I have observed the only tougher one may be a homemaker! It used to amuse me when people would say to me, “Boy, I would not want your job.”  Now it […]

On Smiling

In your seminary training you learned deep and weighty truths.  You studied serious and challenging topics. This topic might not seem to fit in those categories.  But it does.  It is a deep and weighty truth.  I am serious about it, and it is challenging. Smile.  God really does love you.  Really. Yes, you have a lot going on.  Plenty […]

On Manners

Please use them.  You represent the King of Kings.  Mind your manners.  Be polite.  It is never right to be rude. Here are a few to keep in mind: Take your hat off inside, unless you are a lady, although even ladies should not wear “men’s hats” (like ball caps) indoors.Be on time for your appointments or call to let […]