Category: Growth and Vocation
Liturgy for Everyday Life–A Lesson from Parenting
by Jonathan G. Smith | Feb 13, 2024 | Articles, Growth and Vocation | 0
The beauty of liturgy is it jars us from the complexities; sharply focuses our attention on this spiritual principle: God loves us.
Read MoreExhausted For Jesus
by Jonathan G. Smith | Sep 30, 2021 | Articles, Growth and Vocation | 2
Are you completely exhausted from serving Jesus? 30 September, 2021 BurnoutSoul CareExhaustion...
Read MoreRetaining Hope In the Midst of Grief
by Jonathan G. Smith | Sep 9, 2021 | Articles, Growth and Vocation | 0
Jesus knew that death was the great enemy that had kept all of creation in bondage. And yet, at that moment, he could have exercised His divine authority and overthrown his accusers in a second. But he didn’t.
Read MoreAre you at risk for burnout?
by Jonathan G. Smith | Aug 26, 2021 | Articles, Growth and Vocation | 0
Are you at risk for burnout? How to guard your heart so you don’t have to fix it later. Burnout effects everyone. So why does it matter?
Read MoreTransitioning to Bivocational Ministry
by Jonathan G. Smith | Aug 11, 2021 | Articles, Growth and Vocation | 0
Pastoring is not a 9-5 job. There is no way to quantify the work. How do you put a value on eternity? Well, we can only point to the cross of Christ to determine that price.
Read MoreLife Lessons From the Backyard – Uncovering Old Patterns
by Jonathan G. Smith | Jul 15, 2021 | Articles, Growth and Vocation | 0
How do you grow in life? One of the problems every Christian faces is the troubling aspect of recurring problems that prevent growth.
Read MoreHow to Read the Bible…Without Losing Your Faith
by Jonathan G. Smith | Jun 19, 2017 | Articles, Growth and Vocation | 0
How to Read the Bible…Without Losing Your Faith Have you ever read the Bible and after a few...
Read MoreVerse of the Week | Psalm 37:3 – Cultivating Faithfulness in the Seasons of Life
by Jonathan G. Smith | May 17, 2017 | Articles, Growth and Vocation | 0
Here is this week’s verse of the week: Psalm 37:3 has been one of the most important verses...
Read MoreYour Life Is A Work of Art, Treat It As Your Masterpiece
by Jonathan G. Smith | Apr 14, 2017 | Articles, Growth and Vocation | 0
Your Life Is A Work of Art, Treat It As Your Masterpiece Today, I spent part of the afternoon...
Read MoreGiving Up My Right To Be Angry
by Jonathan G. Smith | Nov 17, 2016 | Articles, Growth and Vocation | 0
Are you glad that the US Presidential Election is over? Frankly, I am. Now we can move on with our...
Read MoreThe Hard Part About Pastoring
by Jonathan G. Smith | Jun 27, 2016 | Articles, Growth and Vocation | 3
The Hard Part About Pastoring Years ago I had a vision of being a pastor. It was entirely based on...
Read MoreRemember The #2 Principle of Management…Radical Forgiveness
by Jonathan G. Smith | May 16, 2016 | Articles, Growth and Vocation | 2
Forgiveness and hope are inseparably linked ideas. Without hope, it is impossible to forgive...
Read MoreBishop’s Blog
- Is It the End of the World? A Christian Perspective on Mark 13 and the Future November 19, 2024
- Embracing Suffering: Finding God’s Presence and Compassion Through the Cross September 22, 2024
- East African Trip Third Update – Understanding Ugandan Christianity June 7, 2024
- East Africa Trip Second Update June 4, 2024
- East Africa Mission Trip – First Update May 30, 2024
Faith In the City
- FITC 64 – Why Christ the King Sunday Matters November 24, 2024
- FITC 63 -Building Bridges, Not Walls: A Call to Christian Unity November 18, 2024
- FITC 62 – Is it the end of the world as we know it? Mark 13 and the Future November 18, 2024
- FITC61 – Recognizing Jesus at work in our daily lives February 18, 2024
- FITC 60 – Good News For A Worn Out World February 17, 2024