by Sam Rainer | Dec 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
http://www.westbradenton.org/assets/2079/161127_wounded_death.mp3 God is emotionally invested in you. Tears are a sign of spiritual maturity. Anger at death leads to the resurrection. It’s right to feel but wrong not to... 
by Sam Rainer | Dec 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Three notable articles I read this week: Selma Wilson – 3 dangers of being a thankless leader. “But before we close the door on Thanksgiving and open the door to Christmas, I am reminded how quickly we can move past being thankful leaders. Before we get caught... 
by Sam Rainer | Nov 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
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by Sam Rainer | Nov 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s busy season in ministry right now. From the Fall Festival to New Year’s Day, a pastor can feel the stress build like air in a balloon animal—one more twist and something may pop. A hectic ministry schedule is expected this time of year. One holiday rolls... 
by Sam Rainer | Nov 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Three notable articles I read this week: Michael Kelley – Should you “thank” your way into Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving becomes a discipline to practice on those days and during those seasons when we don’t feel particularly grateful for anything that’s happening...
