Pastors Are More Than . . .
Pastors are not primarily comforters in the wilderness who whisper platitudes. We are dynamite-men. Lighting fuses and waiting for the power of God to make a way into the promise land of faith.
Read MorePastors are not primarily comforters in the wilderness who whisper platitudes. We are dynamite-men. Lighting fuses and waiting for the power of God to make a way into the promise land of faith.
Read MoreI only recount this to remind myself that God is not offended by our rhythm or put off with ordered liturgy. That is, he’s not moved by new songs or old songs. He doesn’t prefer bands or choirs. He is indifferent, I think, to smoke machines or stained glass windows. I believe he loves it when we just show up with a little bit of faith in hand.
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