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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20234 min read
Who are You Missing on Your Emmaus Road Journey?
"Can't see your nose in front of your face " Idiom Meaning - Being oblivious to something obvious, in clear view. On the Road to Emmaus...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Millennials Are Seeking a Community-Minded Church
In his 1983 acceptance speech for the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion, [Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn] recalled the words he heard as a...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 202311 min read
The Account of Unbelieving Thomas
24 Thomas, the one called Didymus, one of the Twelve, wasn’t with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples told him, “We’ve...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 202311 min read
The Death of the King
In the first century, Rome executed criminals by crucifixion. It was a humiliating and agonizing experience. There was no concept of...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20235 min read
Forsaken By God For Our Salvation
The press reported a heart-rending story, telling of a young father who shot himself in a telephone booth. James Lee had called a Chicago...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20234 min read
Jesus’ Third Words from the Cross
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20235 min read
Today, You Will be With Me In Paradise
“And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20234 min read
Father Forgive Them
Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.[1] Luke 24:34 Near the end of Irving Stone’s powerful novel, Love Is Eternal, about...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20235 min read
Six Simple Steps to Overcome Discouragement
Former heavyweight boxer James (Quick) Tillis is a cowboy from Oklahoma who fought out of Chicago in the early 1980s. He still remembers...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20234 min read
One Church, One School, One Vision
My ministry has only known churches with a Christian Day School. My ministry has also only known churches and schools operating when I...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Is Your Christian Day School Really a Mission?
One of the pivotal moments in my life was going to a Lutheran preschool. It changed the direction of my life. My family grew up strong...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20234 min read
How Pastors Can Avoid Ministry Burnout?
Actress Joan Blondell uses an ordinary kitchen timer to pull herself up out of the dumps. Says she: “I set the timer to for 6½ minutes to...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Everything You Need To Know About Starting a Home Service Business
Owning any type of business is an excellent way to be your own boss, set hours that work for your lifestyle, and make a good living....
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20233 min read
The Pain of a Congressional Closures
One of the least fun parts of my work is telling a church it is time to let go. When I have to discuss this possibility with leadership,...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20234 min read
Church Worker’s Kids: Living Life in a Paparazzi World
I did not grow up as a pastor’s kid, but I married one. My wife’s experience shaped many of the tough decisions I had to make as a father...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20234 min read
Does the Church Have A Blind Spot About Racism?
I rarely share my personal ministry story for a few reasons. I don’t want pity. Nor do I want to walk around with a chip on my shoulder...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20235 min read
The Lonely Journey of a Pastor's Wife
I am composing this post with immense trepidation because people suspect your motivations. Am I writing this to gain popularity? NO! Do I...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20234 min read
How To SupportThe Pastor's Wife
When we talk about church and worker wellness, we often forget the spouses. This post is to alert you to a growing problem that often...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20234 min read
Three Practical Ways to Support Church Workers
Here are just some struggles Church Staff members have voiced as identified by Chuck Lawless in an article entitled “12 Frequent Burdens...
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Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20234 min read
How Can We Support Our Pastors?
Consider the following sobering survey results of the personal and professional lives of the clergy: - 90% of pastors work over 46 hours...
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