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Have you ever attempted to "do nothing" with Jesus? It could feel irresponsible to spend time this way. Doing a Bible study or reading a theology book might seem more productive. This is not to mention all of your ongoing missionary work. Efforts like evangelism,...
You love Jesus with all your heart. You make great sacrifices to serve him on the mission field. You do your best to care for others and lead them with the compassion of Christ. But do you ever struggle to be a cheerful giver? (2 Corinthians 9:7). You aren’t alone....
If you only had one word to describe Jesus, which one would you choose? Dallas Willard once asked me (Bill) this question when we met in his office at USC. I had a difficult time finding the words to answer. Perhaps you’re having a similar experience now. How could...
Playing football in high school taught me (Bill) to ignore injuries, push through pain, and succeed no matter what the cost. I certainly didn't share my feelings with others — afraid this would come across as "weak" to my teammates and coaches. This helped me score...
I’m a spiritual director, a former pastor, and a life and leadership coach. I should know better. But knowing better doesn’t always mean doing better. Especially when it comes to yourself. When people would ask me how my pace of life was, I would joke that the great...
You long to look more like Jesus. You pray for more of his heart. You desire to reflect his nature while serving as a missionary. But the question still remains… How do I actually become more like Christ? The truth is that all of us are constantly being formed into...
Have you ever collapsed onto the couch at the end of the day, exhausted but unable to truly relax? Have you taken a vacation, only to come back just as drained as before? As missionaries, we push ourselves to pour out, serve, and meet needs—but when we finally try to...
A ministry friend of mine was late for his appointment with me. He finally arrived breathless as he explained that "24 hours in a day just isn't enough!" He was trying so hard to be a loving and caring pastor, but no matter how hard he strained, he couldn't...
Do you long to rest in God? Or does it seem unattainable in a rushing and restless world? Rest is being at peace in your apprenticeship to Jesus. You are no longer straining in your mission but are free to live and work with him in his easy yoke of grace (Matthew...
A pastor from Africa recently attended a Soul Shepherding Institute retreat where he learned about empathy in a way he described as a “cultural revolution.” He shared: “In my culture, giving and receiving empathy is considered to be for weak people… we have all been...
Detox. When I hear the word, it makes me think of seasons in life of too much. Too much sugar or junk food. Too much sitting. Too much noise. Too much stress. Too much work on too little sleep. In those seasons, I feel exhausted, disgusted, fed up, frustrated, at my...
