by Bob | Jul 21, 2011 | 5 to Live By, Depression, Homosexuality
Five to Live By Linking you to the top 5 Christian blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living. Biblical Counsel and Parenting Paul Tautges’ new blog is fast becoming one of my favorites. In this post he summarizes some...
by Bob | Jul 20, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, Pastoral Ministry, Spiritual Abuse
Spiritual Leadership and Humble Relationships: Part 4—Open Wide Your Heart Note: This is Part 4 of a blog mini-series asking, “How does Paul relate and respond to the Corinthians who criticize him, and what can we apply to our lives as leaders?” Read Part 1, Part 2,...
by Bob | Jul 19, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, Pastoral Ministry, Spiritual Abuse
Spiritual Leadership and Humble Relationships: Part 3—1 Corinthians 1:10-3:23 Note: This is Part 3 of a blog mini-series asking, “How does Paul relate and respond to the Corinthians who criticize him, and what can we apply to our lives as leaders?” Read Part 1 and...
by Bob | Jul 18, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, Pastoral Ministry
Spiritual Leadership and Humble Relationships: Part 2—1 Corinthians 4:1-5 In Part 1, we saw Paul (in 1 Corinthians 1:1-9) respond to his critics by saying: “First, I want you to know that you are sanctified and holy. Second, I always thank God for you because of his...
by Bob | Jul 16, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, Pastoral Ministry, Pastors
Spiritual Leaders and Humble Relationships, Part 1: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 There’s been a great deal in the Christian blogosphere lately about “spiritually abusive pastors” and “pastors who bully.” It started me pondering, “How does the Apostle Paul respond to those who...