Author Archives: pastorkemp
Yes, but…
Negativity is almost always more powerful and potent than the positive. For example, I have walked out of church countless Sundays after preaching and would have dozens of people be kind enough to express their appreciation of my efforts. But the conversation I remembered was that one negative remark. In high school there was a … Continue reading
The gap between ‘have to’ and ‘get to’ — Seth’s Blog
This is one of my favorite bloggers and it is because of good advice like this… Continue reading
People who talk to themselves
The most important conversation you will have today is with yourself. Continue reading
One of the most important decisions I ever made and the lesson I learned from it.
I was about four years into my ministry when I developed one of the most important personal and ministry axioms of my life. Simply stated it is this: Never sacrifice people on the altar of principle. Instead, find a way for grace to win. Here’s how it all came down… Unfortunately, a couple in our … Continue reading
How to run off good friends, customers, and church attendees
I had no idea how easy was to run someone away from church! Continue reading
Greatness, really?
2 Thessalonians 3:13 (NKJV) But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. We may have made a huge mistake—this love affair we Americas have with greatness may be overrated. While eagerly swallowing the principles of Jim Collin’s “Good to Great” and dozens of other “How to be great…” books and seminars … Continue reading
