The Imperfect Pastor by Zack Eswine might be the most helpful and profound book I've read in years. If you're in pastoral ministry grab a copy.
It's OK to not be OK - just don't stay there.
Discipline will never bring about love for God, but love for God will bring about discipline.
Grace does not make sin safe. But grace does make sinners safe.
God is awesome; he doesnโt need you to be awesome. He wants you to be obedient.
We can never grasp the extent of our depravity until we recognize the excellencies of our created dignity