“We terribly overestimate what we can do in one year and underestimate what we can do in five.” That’s a quote I heard many years ago and often repeat! By the way, it was said by former president of World Vision, Ted Engstrom. While it is important for us to trust God for great things…
Author: Randall Myers
Three Ministry Essentials
The other day I was reading Paul’s farewell address to the elders from Ephesus. He summarized his ministry with them in this way: “I (Paul) served the Lord with great humility and with tears and in the midst of severe testing by the plots of my Jewish opponents. You know that I have not hesitated…
Bringing Clarity to Conflict
Conflict is something I’ve never enjoyed (contrary to what some may think). There are times when I think, “If I just ignore it, it will solve itself and go away.” That hardly ever happens! In fact, it usually gets worse! Why? Because conflict has so much to do with communication and giving it more time…
Why It Pays to Stay
I’ve heard it said, “The effectiveness of a postage stamp lies entirely in its ability to stay where it’s put.” It’s hard to believe that Linda and I had the privilege to pastor at one church for 31½ years. I’ve heard that a pastor’s most effective years doesn’t take place until he’s been at a church…
The Power of Brevity
Sometimes we talk too much. By over-explaining we not only lose people’s attention, but their trust and respect. Usually, by the time a person says, “Well, to make a long story short,” it’s too late.
Saying “Yes” or “No” (Part Two)
Saying “no” makes way for the “yes.” Yes is active and eager. It moves us forward into the future. The biggest challenge is to know what to say yes to. Usually it will not be a matter of right and wrong, but rather between good, better, and best! The Bible calls this wisdom. We need…
Saying “Yes or No” (Part 1)
Your “yes or no” will determine much of what happens to you in this year. It will define how you spend your time, who you hang with, what gets your attention, and what doesn’t. This year, really think about your “yes” and “no”. Ask yourself why you are making that choice. Your “yes or no”…
Twenty Quotes About Prayer
This week the Pacific Conference hosted our annual Mid-Winter Retreat at Newport. Our theme was “Pray First!” What a privilege to talk to God! Yet, too often, I wait too long to pray. He wants me to come to Him first. Someone said that, “Prayerlessness is a declaration of our independence from God.” LET’S TALK……
Your Trip to the Holy Land! …Yes, Yours!
If you’ve ever thought, “I would like to go to Israel someday” – now is the time. If you really think you will go “sometime”, please take time to read this blog. We have extended the registration deadline until the end of this month (January 31st). In other words, there is still time for you…
Living Beyond Ourselves
This year, the Pacific Conference is emphasizing the theme “Beyond Ourselves.” We cannot be a healthy local church without an outward focus. It is so easy to focus on our own needs and forget about our community. In fact, the gap between the church and the culture is so great, that many have given up…
5 Growth Areas for 2017
I’m not a great one for New Year’s resolutions. They tend to be filled with good intentions rather than plans of action. For example, I heard that 80% of those who sign up for gym memberships in January stop going by February. Someone confessed, “My goal for 2017 is to accomplish the goals of 2016…
A New Year’s Resolution: The IKEA Effect
IKEA is the largest retail furniture store in the world! Last year more than 771 million people visited an IKEA store. Linda and I were two of them. Now that we live in Portland, we decided to check it out. It is an extraordinary experience. IKEA has a secret many people are not aware of:…
Coffee with Randall 