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1. A Retired Pastor's Thoughts on Preacher Arrogance: ... hrist. They are not prideful or self-exalting. They do not write books and plaster their photos across the cover. "Not Your Typical Preacher"? The last two preachers I met who prided themselves on being "d ...; Created on 07 January 2021
2. How to Tell if You've Made an Idol of Your Feelings: When was the last time that you offered something to God that actually cost you something? Can you recall a time when your offering to the Lord was painful or difficult? I believe that we may have forgotten ...; Created on 25 November 2020
3. Why It's Dangerous to Call Pastors 'Reverend' and Pay Them Big Salaries: Author Don Britton says it's very dangerous to elevate men to places that should be reserved only for God. For example, no one should use the terms "father" or "reverend" for a teacher of God's Word, he ...; Created on 09 April 2020
4. 10 Common Reasons People Stop Going to Church as Often: Over my years as a pastor, I notice when faithful church members begin to "fade away" from their consistent involvement and faithfulness. When I've followed up with them, I've discovered multiple causes ...; Created on 21 November 2019
5. Warning: 7 Dangers of Prideful Leadership ...: I have frequently preached on the danger of pride. If you follow this blog, you know I tend to think a great deal about leadership. I have a heart for developing good leadership in the church and in ministry. ...; Created on 12 August 2019
6. 5 Issues That Keep Churches From Changing: ... es will not change as they should. If we are separated from the vine, how will we produce fruit? Pride. Unfortunately, a lot of congregations will not change because of pride. This is ironic since th ...; Created on 26 July 2019
7. Max Lucado: This Could Be Why God Is Resisting You: ... nd enjoy the day. So we did, and the humility created relief. This was God's plan all along. God gives grace to the humble because the humble are hungry for grace. The inverse must be true—God hates pri ...; Created on 01 October 2018
8. How to Be Successful Without Letting It Change You: ... a man after God's own heart. You see, David knew who he was and where he came from in spite of having become the most famous person in all of Israel. Success did not change him. Even when he stumbled in h ...; Created on 26 July 2018
9. 10 Signs of a Preacher Who's Influenced by Leviathan: "His scales are his pride, shut tightly as with a seal" (Job 41:15). The Jerusalem translations says, "His back is like shields of cast metal, scale pressing on scale." Leviathan's pride is in his scal ...; Created on 10 April 2018
10. Bill Hamon: God Will Expose the Haughty, Corrupt Leaders in His Church: Almost every day, the news reports on a new powerful man brought low by corruption and sin. Pastors and great men of God have lost entire ministries due to sin. In an interview with The 700 Club, Bishop ...; Created on 30 November 2017
11. The Tragedy of Rockstar Ministry Leaders: While trying to read the first chapter of Philippians this morning, I got stuck on verse one, and I was gobsmacked with a leadership lesson that I hope I never forget. I didn't get to the end of the chapter. ...; Created on 08 June 2017
12. 12 Common Complaints About Leaders: ... 8. Unclear – When they give direction or cast a vision, it's never understood by the one supposed to implement it. Confusion leads to frustration. 9. Prideful – They take all the glory. Enough said. 1 ...; Created on 05 August 2016
13. When Personal Success Can Become Dangerous: ... he chapter with these words: "And as he grew strong, his heart grew more proud, leading to his destruction." As a result of his pride, Uzziah overstepped his bounds as king. He decided that success in ...; Created on 03 August 2016
14. 10 Differences Between Servant Leaders and Self-Serving 'Kings': ... but it's often just talk. Kings don't give up their position easily. Lest we judge the "king" leader too seriously, though, all of us are susceptible to moving in this unhealthy direction. Pride is always ...; Created on 15 July 2016
15. America's Decline Is Fueled by Little Hunger for Wisdom: Who can find wisdom? Solomon tells us that "Wisdom cries out in the street and utters her voice in the markets" (Prov. 1:20). As we consider the decay of values and moral code, it is fair to conclude that ...; Created on 24 May 2016
16. 5 Reasons Why Vulnerability Is a Forgotten Virtue of Great Leadership: ... mble" (James 4:6, MEV). It is impossible to lead in ministry without the grace of God. And how do you find the grace you need? You find it by humbling yourself before God and others. Remember, pride pre ...; Created on 14 April 2016
17. 7 Dangers of Prideful Leadership ...: I have frequently preached on the danger of pride. If you follow this blog, you know I tend to think a great deal about leadership. I have a heart for developing good leadership in the church and in ministry. ...; Created on 29 March 2016