Have you ever watched a dog chase his tail? Pastoring often feels like walking in circles. I find myself stumbling through and learning lessons the hard way. Upon reflection, those lessons are repeat courses. Relearning what I had already applied and forgot led me to write this article for myself. You may need to tuck this away, too. Here are a few lessons I keep coming back to:          • God is in control of His ministry. The temptation to believe working harder, planning harder ...