Overcoming Cynicism
Comedian George Carlin said, “Scratch any cynic and you will find a disappointed idealist.” He is probably right. Cynicism often comes from being let down by others or by circumstances of life. Jonathan Brush, being interviewed by Andy Andrews, said, “Optimism gives way to cynicism and cynicism gives way to bitterness.” I don’t know anyone…
Spiritual Lessons in Physical Darkness
NFL Star Aaron Rodgers recently announced he was about to go into a four-day “Darkness Retreat” for a time of focused reflection. Rodgers could have come to my neighborhood the past few days and found all the darkness he needed. The only noise he would encounter would be the hum of our neighbors’ generators keeping…
Remember the 98%
At his recent inauguration as the sixth President of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, Dr. Charlie Goodman made this statement about the cooperative work of Southern Baptists: “I understand not everything is perfect in our world, convention, or churches. But when you look at how our money is spent in our convention — it is…
What Do I Do with My Discouragement?
According to Lifeway Research, 48% of protestant pastors surveyed listed “discouragement” as one of the top mental health challenges they faced in ministry. Levels of discouragement can run from “Ministry Mondays” where the challenges of Sunday make a pastor or Christian leader feel numb on Monday, to full blown depression that calls for a greater…
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Dr. Todd Gray is executive director-treasurer for the Kentucky Baptist Convention.
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