- September 28, 2010I have now experienced about four years of retirement from being pastor of a church. Near the time that I…
- September 24, 2010Taking my own advice, I'm taking a few days off to visit my daughter.
- September 23, 2010I'm not sure whether there is any comfort in the fact that the struggles that clergy are experiencing are not…
- September 22, 2010Another version of depression is seasonal. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that affects a person…
- September 21, 2010I'm sure it must be true for others as well, but clergy can easily experience a large measure of guilt…
- September 20, 2010Studies indicate a rise in depression among clergy. The first things for a judicatory or congregation to recognize are the…
- September 16, 2010Yesterday may have been a little grandiose in looking at our temptations. Today, still remembering the temptations that Jesus experienced…
- September 15, 2010Previously I suggested that you look at the temptation story in Matthew 4:1-11. The context is that it proceeds immediately…
- September 14, 2010Yesterday we spoke of recalling the story of your call. I cannot emphasize enough how important that is. As Israel…
- September 13, 2010As we mentioned last week, the very nature of our profession involves the pressure to compromise our calling. You are…
