Month: February 2020

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That time Garth Brooks made a fan’s life by giving him his guitar.

YOUR PASTOR(S) PROBABLY DOESN’T SUCK

As I continue to minister around the world and interact with thousands of saints yearly, I seem to consistently run into an onslaught of them who are actively grumbling and complaining toward church leaders. Maybe it’s because people know that while I do travel itinerantly, I also planted a church and have been involved in leadership for years so they feel I’m a safe place to vent to. Regardless, my heart has been very burdened lately by all the conversations I’ve been having with disgruntled saints.

As I continue to listen to the grumbling and complaining of people toward their church leaders, the conversations seem to keep finding their root in COMPARISON. “My pastor is not like so and so” as they go on and on about their disappointments and frustrations. I recently told a woman, “You do know that your pastor(s) will never be like your favorite social media revivalist right?” She looked at me with disgust and said, “Why not? He needs to step up his game then!”

It’s like saints are yelling, grumbling, and complaining toward their local church leaders nowadays because they don’t have the skills of Michael Jordan on the court.

Saints, it is totally unfair to compare your pastor(s) and local church to your favorite internet preachers. The standard, callings, anointings, and giftings are totally different! If you follow a prophet online that walks in a national/international anointing and call, it is totally bogus and bizarre to expect your pastor(s) and church to flow in that kind of mantle. That’s like getting mad at a dog for not being a lion! Get over it.

If you are online following a world renowned bible teacher and book author, of course your pastor(s) is not going to teach at the depth and level they are. That’s probably why they are on television and your pastor(s) is not lol. That’s like expecting a cow to be an elephant. Get over it.

If you are following an evangelist who wins thousands of souls and demonstrates signs, wonders, and miracles wherever they go, it is totally bogus and bizarre to expect your pastor(s) to operate in that kind of mantle and win and deliver your city to Jesus in a week or else. That’s like getting mad at a cat for not being a horse.

Most church leaders that I know are just trying to do the best that they can with what they have. Grumbling and complaining because they don’t walk in some superstar anointing like your favorite social media preacher isn’t fair. Sorry they can’t preach, teach, and prophesy like your favorite minister. It seems like there is so little love, grace, concern, and care for local church pastors these days. Maybe your pastor(s) doesn’t suck, maybe it’s your extremely high standards and expectations that suck. Maybe comparison sucks. Maybe it hurts everyone involved. Maybe it’s easier to grumble and complain on the internet about the church and its leaders than to actually join a community of believers and make a difference for a change.

Tired of all the grumbling and complaining,

Jeremiah Johnson

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Hey Dads

Just some encouragement for you. I know it’s not easy being a dad and it’s not something they ever really prepare you for. Some of you didn’t have a dad growing up. Some of you had one, but wished you didn’t. Some of you had the best dad in the world and you’re trying to figure out how to live up to that. Whatever your background, know this you:

You are a great dad and you have the best job in the world.

Don’t take for granted those early mornings where they want to climb in bed and snuggle. Ignore the negative stereotypes that we see of dads. You’re not aloof. You’re not lazy. You’re not incompetent.

You can have one of the strongest voices in shaping your kids into future leaders. Give them the space to fail, show them you love them in spite of it and always encourage them to pursue their dreams.

Sure, they have like a 1 in a billion chance of becoming the first baseball astronaut, but if they have that dream give them the love and support they need. They may be 5’2 and have the dream of being in the NBA, but encourage them to work hard and give their best. You can never support your kids enough, but you can easily defeat them before they even have a chance.

You’ll make mistakes. You’ll let your anger get the best of you. You’ll be so tired and worn out that you can’t possibly read that book for the 100th time. You’ll forget their lunch at home or lose the 50th scribbling they made of you where you look like a hybrid between a goat and 400ft tall man. You’re human. Those moments don’t define you. Your response to them will.

Let your kids see you fail. Let them see you make mistakes. Don’t shield them from your imperfections, but teach them to work hard and be forgiving. Teach them that “I’m sorry” is ok and “please forgive me” is something strong men say.

While being a dad isn’t easy, it’s one of the best jobs we could ever have. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re not good enough for this job. You are. You’ve been given a gift and entrusted with a miracle. Take it seriously. Put your phone down and get on the ground with them. Ignore the dishes or trash for one minute and look your kids in the eye and ask how they are doing. Help them with their math homework. Hug them tightly before bed. Read that book one more time for them. They’ll forget all the junk you bought them, but they won’t forget that afternoon that dad came home early or took them to the park. Make them a priority and watch them flourish. One day, they’re going to have kids of their own and what you instill in them today will produce fruit in the future.

Posted by: Geoff McLarty