Author: Steve

  • May 26, 2011
    Drawing upon yesterdays explanation of some of the theological truths imbedded in the Sabbath, let us look at its implications…
  • May 25, 2011
    As a framework for both the congregation and the pastor as they consider a sabbatical are the theological underpinnings of…
  • May 24, 2011
    I am filling in for a pastor of a small church while he is away on a sabbatical. I am…
  • May 20, 2011
    Now it is time for a family discussion. Depending on the ages of your children, you may want to make…
  • May 19, 2011
    Today we are continuing the discussion between the couple. Later there is value for a full family discussion. The first…
  • May 18, 2011
    Sometimes it is difficult to discuss family finances and this can be a source of underlying tension in a family.…
  • May 17, 2011
    Clergy families have not escaped the challenge of obesity that is plaguing our nation. Some denominational studies suggest that pastors…
  • May 16, 2011
    There is ample medical evidence that stress takes its toll on our physical bodies. Stress, both good and bad stress,…
  • May 13, 2011
    A variation on the exercise described yesterday is to have members of the session list the four top things they…
  • May 12, 2011
    You probably remember the old cynical quip that when you assume something you can make an ass out of U…