Sleep is such an essential need for us as humans that the loss of it can induce real anxiety. But when OCD latches onto that fear of not sleeping it can generate all out panic around bedtime. One of the keys to navigating this type of obsessive fear is to surrender control over our sleep.Continue reading “Sleep OCD requires Surrender, not Control”
Read MoreIn Romans 15, Paul is expressing his gratitude for the congregation at Rome. He speaks of them in ways there, however, that might surprise us. He views them, as average believers, competent to counsel one another. All Christians can become equipped to provide general soul care for one another. Consider how Paul says this inContinue reading “You Can Counsel Too”
Read MoreHow does a congregation pick up the pieces after a pastor has left, disqualified himself, died, or created division? This is an immensely difficult topic and one that sadly happens far too often. Many times congregations don’t know what to do or even where to start. The emotional impact is so heavy that it isContinue reading “Grieving Church Workshops”
Read MoreSparrow & Heart Soul Care is committed to helping local churches shepherd their people well. After nearly two decades in pastoral ministry I know firsthand the weight that pastors carry. Most congregations do not have the luxury of a full-time counseling pastor, nor a large counseling ministry. This means a large percentage of the counselingContinue reading “Church Counseling Partnerships”
Read MoreAfter 18 years in pastoral ministry I woke up today not a pastor. It’s been a sobering realization. “Pastor” has been such a part of my identity for so long it feels sadder and harder than I thought it would to lose that title. We love our church and we love the ministry, but weContinue reading “Life Update”
Read MoreIt’s strange thing to critique a book you agree with, but that is what I am going to do. Finding God in My Loneliness is a fine book in many regards. There’s much in it that I agree with. In fact, her overall thesis that loneliness should drive us deeper into communion with God, isContinue reading “A Review of “Finding God in My Loneliness” by Lydia Brownback”
Read MoreHere is the March reading plan for this year long study on the Doctrine of Common Grace.
Read MoreLearning a constructive response to the anger that arises from church hurt.
Read MoreUnderstanding the situations in which we lose and leave friends.
Read MoreThe February plan for the 12 month study on the Doctrine of Common Grace
Read MoreIf you can’t forgive you will have few, if any, lasting friends.
Read MoreMy annual list of books I read in 2024.
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