- April 19, 2010We live in an age of deep anxiety with waves of despair that rob the community of both a sense…
- April 15, 2010there is an interesting article on the Evangelical Lutheran Board of Pensions Website on the value of laughter. I highly…
- April 14, 2010A lot of people find comfort in stroking a dogs fur and nuzzling them. Some clergy get in trouble because…
- April 13, 2010I know that you have heard the saying that a dog is a man's best friend. I saw a news…
- April 12, 2010One final suggestion might be finding room for some intentional humor in the midst of some of our denominational gatherings.…
- April 9, 2010Laughter can also have a positive effect within a congregation. People who share a good laugh together are more likely…
- April 8, 2010Let’s begin with our denominational bonds and our relations with other denominational churches. I’m Presbyterian but, regardless of the denomination…
- April 7, 2010The diversity of theological positions in any given church or denomination presents a challenge in building a sense of community.…
- April 5, 2010As I mentioned Friday, I think that the current publicity over the scandal in the Catholic Church will have a…
- April 2, 2010Regardless of what branch of Christianity you are a part of, be aware of the tremendous challenge posed by the…
