Author: pdbarringer
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Happy Birthday to My Little Sister: 10 Lessons Rachael Has Taught Me
It’s St. Patricks Day. And, although it means many things to many people, it’s always marked the day my sister Rachael was born. I won’t say her age, but being born March 17, 1979 will put you in your late-30’s. So I thought, as a tribute to Rach, I’d give you 10 things that she’s…
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Monday Kfirst Kickstart: #Empowered week 2 “Break the Fourth Wall”
Today I want to give you a place to start your week. It’s Monday and in the wake of a great weekend and a workweek ahead, sometimes you just need a “kickstart” to get focused. So grab some coffee let’s start a great week together. We continued our current series in our Kfirst community that focuses on the…
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Lift the Lid: 3 Ways to Raise the Level of Your Marriage
I’m an eclectic reader. As a pastor, my “reading bent” may be toward marital subjects, but I like to read on a variety of topic as I desire to constantly grow. And what I find myself doing is, as I read, I journal thoughts for personal reflection and make notes for future/potential sermon use. It was about a…
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Pastor to Pastor: 9 Thoughts to Navigate Ministerial Generational Differences
In 2005, I took a team of young people to England to minister to the community of Peterborough. It was an amazing week of ministry. And on our “free day,” we spent 24 hours in London. Honestly, 1 day, is in no way, enough time for such a historic city. In the subway, there is…
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Monday Kfirst Kickstart: #Empowered week 1 “Third Wheel”
Today I want to give you a place to start your week. It’s Monday and in the wake of a great weekend and a workweek ahead, sometimes you just need a “kickstart” to get focused. So grab some coffee let’s start a great week together. We kicked off a new series in our Kfirst community that focuses on…
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Reducing your “…but”: 4 Thoughts on Encouraging Your Spouse
I’ve begun a few workout regiment. Physical fitness, in whatever form, has been a tremendous outlet for my own stress while being a great input for healthy living. I know there are people who tell me “there’s no time for working out.” I’m not saying you need to do the 2-hour gym-rat thing, but you can…
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Monday Kfirst Kickstart: “Following Jesus”
Today I want to give you a place to start your week. It’s Monday and in the wake of a great weekend and a workweek ahead, sometimes you just need a “kickstart” to get focused. So grab some coffee let’s start a great week together. Following Jesus is not about what you have to offer.…
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The Flyover: 11 Marriage Conference Thoughts
I’m a pastor who loves to preach series. Why? There are so many sections of scripture, subjects, thoughts, and topics that are waaaaay too much for one sermon. And I think, us pastors, can be at fault for giving so much info packed in one message that it makes it impossible for people to digest…
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Thoughts of a Depressed Pastor: 4 Steps to Escaping Depression
My name is David. And I’m a pastor who deals with bouts of depression. I don’t write as one who is specialized in the medical or psychological field, but as one who fights a personal battle while refusing to let others stand alone in theirs. My depression is considerably lower than others, and happens perhaps, less…
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Monday Kfirst Kickstart: #KB17 week 3 “Actions of Adjustment”
Today I want to give you a place to start your week. It’s Monday and in the wake of a great weekend and a workweek ahead, sometimes you just need a “kickstart” to get focused. So grab some coffee let’s start a great week together. Our current series is highlighting the shift in our giving in…
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