The Wounded Shepherd: Is the Pastor Allowed to Grow?
Ask the question another way. Is there such a thing as a pastor who does not need to grow? Is there such a thing as a Christian who does not need to grow? To whom is 2Peter 1:1-11 and 3:17-18…
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The Wounded Shepherd: The Abuse of Unrealistic Expectations
The History of Unrealistic Expectations Placed upon Pastors Throughout the history of the church, pastors have been burdened with expectations that exceed both biblical warrant and human capacity. While pastoral ministry has always carried weighty responsibility, the modern period, particularly…
Promises: God Will Discipline You
R.C. Sproul wrote, “The great lie of Satan is that if you really love a child, you won’t discipline him. In fact, normal discipline is often considered ‘child abuse.’ But the greatest abuse you can give a child is to…