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6. how to preach when your heart doesn't want to

The Art of Teaching

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The Dark Night of the Soul

What right now feels like a non-ministry time may be the most important moment in your ministry in many years. I mean, that's the dark night of the soul doesn't have to be a depressive thing. CS Lewis called them "slough periods" and there's nothing more dangerous than a person who is in that trough period with God in the valley. You know, you just keep walking, trust God, and trust that the Lord is your shepherd  and he'll bring you through the season if you just stay faithful to him. Amen, amen.

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