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You Can Counsel Too

In 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…

Grieving Church Workshops

How 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…

Church Counseling Partnerships

11 Sep 202511 Sep 2025

Sparrow & 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.…

Life Update

8 Sep 20258 Sep 2025

After 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…

A Review of “Finding God in My Loneliness” by Lydia Brownback

16 Apr 202517 Apr 2025

It'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…

Drawing Conclusions About Francis Schaeffer

It's hard to summarize a year-long study, especially when the focus of that study involves such a complex figure like Francis Schaeffer. Schaeffer is complex. There are some who might…

The Three Phases of Schaeffer’s Ministry (Part 2)

My year-long focus on reading and studying the life, works, and ministry of Francis Schaeffer has been incredibly enlightening. In particular, I have noted that you can break up Schaeffer's…

2024 Study Project Plans

It's that time of year where I start planning for next year's focused study project. Each year I pick one subject that I am going to spend a year researching…

Advent: Week One

26 Nov 202226 Nov 2022

Hope is the theme of the first Sunday in advent, which begins November 27th. On this Sunday the church often reflects on the Prophets and their message of anticipation and…

This Week’s Good Music

This week's playlist: 1. "Bonzo Goes to Bitburg" by the Ramones One of the more controversial songs from the American punk band, this particular track was written in response to…