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Spiritual Growth Articles
The best articles related to Spiritual Growth.
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Most of us have difficulty seeing ourselves as others see us. We can as easily be over-impressed with ourselves as under-impressed. Some of us have over-inflated egos, and others of us are so self-deprecating that we suffer from extremely low self-wo...
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What to Do When People Don’t Recognize Your Talent or Potential
If your goal is to make an impact in your career or calling, it won’t be long before you meet someone who doesn’t recognize (or even dismisses) your talent. Early in my career, I worked for a man who thought so many of my idea...
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Is It Time for a Ministry Do Over?
I’m the new guy once again. As a kid, I hated being the new guy because there was a lot of unknown. As an adult, there still is a lot of unknown with being new and that’s okay. In fact, it’s better. It’s goin... -
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7 Lies Even Good Pastors Tell
I’m a pastor, and, I hate to say, I sometimes tell lies. Don’t get me wrong, I hate lying. And I try very hard to live a life of integrity. I’m guessing you do too. But do you ever let a lie…slip? Pastors are under relentless pressure to be... -
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7 Traits of the Long-Term Pastor
They have been at their present church at least 10 years, often much longer. They have persevered. They have served multiple generations of the same families. They have known the highs and lows of ministry. And they have not succumbed to the si... -
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Without Meaningful Friendships, You’ll Fail in Ministry
Leadership is a long road when called to full-time ministry. It’s a good road, but nonetheless a long one. Now over 30 years in ministry, I’m more convinced than ever that lifelong friendships are needed to go the distance. In fact, I might go as far... -
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Three Ways Your Spouse Can Make You a Better Leader
I don’t claim to be a great leader, but I am much better than I would be because of my wife, Kaye. God has used her and continually uses her to make me better. The relationships the Lord gives us are given to us, in part, for our own sanctification.... -
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When God's Call Leaves You Confused
Why would God call me to something and then make it so hard? Does He give us a call and then abandon us? Maybe you have:- Taken a job that en...
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How Good Leaders Gain Momentum
Next to God’s favor, there’s nothing a leader desires more than momentum.
Momentum is a force that is greater than the sum of all your leadership energy, effort and resources combined. Momentum is not a mystery, it... -
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3 Reasons Leadership Needs Limits
Recently I was pursuing an opportunity that I was really excited about. Not only was it something that I would enjoy, but also it would enable me to be closer to my family and be helpful to the future of The 4Sight Gro... -
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Four Types of Tone-Deaf Leadership
When it comes to singing, I am likely tone-deaf (I say likely because I don’t fully understand the official definition, so just hang with me for the illustration). Now I can sing the right words; I just sing them the wrong way. While the Lor... -
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Rejuvinating the Stressed-Out Pastor
Church leaders, are you stressed out? Do you always seem to be telling others how busy you are? It might be time to schedule a break soon, reassess yourself and rediscover the joy of leading. Ghandi once said, “There is more to life than increasin... -
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An Open Letter From a Pastor's Kid
Dear Future Pastor, You are called, or at least you’re pretty sure you are. That’s why you are heading into the great unknown called “vocational ministry.” I understand that. I believe that. I believe God lays it on people’s hearts in an undeniabl... -
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A Note to Insecure Pastors
Insecure people are found in every workplace and every profession. It’s no different in ministry. I’ve met pastors of small churches and megachurches who struggle with insecurity. I’m one of those pastors. Many times I feel insecure. I feel like I’m... -
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3 Signs You Love Ministry More Than God
Ministry is thrilling. Yes, there are deep and painful challenges, but we get to see the Lord change people’s lives. Ministry allows us to enjoy a front row seat to people grasping the gospel, to people being sent out on mission and to the beauty of...