Today I learned of a pastor in California, who took his own life after a long battle of depression. My heart goes out to his family and to his church, and they remain in my prayers. On the outside looking in, It looked like everything was perfect and on point. But that is the surface. Over half of pastors are discouraged right now. It’s similar for all kinds of ministry leaders. (You may not consider yourself a “ministry leader” but if you think about your relationships

I am a Sunday School teacher. In fact I have taught Sunday School for well over 20 years, I have used a variety of resources over the years, but I have always been particularly fond of LifeWay resources. In my Sunday School group I use Bible Studies for Life, because it is the best fit for my group at this time. One of the most compelling reasons to use Bible Studies for Life is it is built upon the 7 attributes that are important for discipleship (Bible engagement, Obeying

This past week, one of my good friends preached a message from Jonah 4. The message was convicting and challenging; I wanted to add some additional thoughts and lessons learned on Jonah. Many people have discredited the book of Jonah because it describes a man surviving inside a fish for three days. To many, this simply seems impossible. So they raise all kinds of questions that have little to do with the central theme of the story: Was Jonah swallowed by a fish or a whal