Author: Steve

  • April 22, 2010
    In a blog several months ago I spoke of clergy paying attention to boundaries. In that blog, I suggested that…
  • April 21, 2010
    In an age when people want to be "spiritual but not religious," those who are willing to commit to a…
  • April 20, 2010
    I fear that the fallout from the media coverage of the sexual scandals in the Roman Catholic Church has major…
  • April 19, 2010
    We live in an age of deep anxiety with waves of despair that rob the community of both a sense…
  • April 15, 2010
    there is an interesting article on the Evangelical Lutheran Board of Pensions Website on the value of laughter. I highly…
  • April 14, 2010
    A lot of people find comfort in stroking a dogs fur and nuzzling them. Some clergy get in trouble because…
  • April 13, 2010
    I know that you have heard the saying that a dog is a man's best friend. I saw a news…
  • April 12, 2010
    One final suggestion might be finding room for some intentional humor in the midst of some of our denominational gatherings.…
  • April 9, 2010
    Laughter can also have a positive effect within a congregation. People who share a good laugh together are more likely…
  • April 8, 2010
    Let’s begin with our denominational bonds and our relations with other denominational churches. I’m Presbyterian but, regardless of the denomination…