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- June 18, 2009
As I have done workshops around how congregations and presbyteries can care for pastors, I have emphasized the need to…
- June 17, 2009
At some point in your life, you sense God's call in your life. It can be a dawning awareness or…
- June 16, 2009
When Adam came back from his bear game, I told him what I had done. He was still swigging his…
- June 15, 2009
Now theologians can’t just think. They have to test out their ideas. So first I tested it out on Adam…
- June 12, 2009
I know what that male-created history says. God said you can eat of every tree in the garden except the…
- June 11, 2009
OK, so I admit it. I was the one who made that first fateful decision. I rebelled or, the way…
- June 10, 2009
I’m not trying to blame God for my behavior but there is a strong sense of independence in me. I’m…
- June 9, 2009
I guess I should be grateful. If Adam had not acted like a pine tree with half its needles missing,…
- June 8, 2009
I've been working on some short stories centered on Genesis 1-11. I want to share one with you. Recognizing all…
- June 5, 2009
It is interesting how easily we avoid having spiritual conversations with our ordained colleagues. In attending to your own spirit,…
- June 3, 2009
A good place to begin with the issue of the care of the pastor is to enlarge the conversation. It…
- June 3, 2009
John Bright in his History of Israel made the comment that one of the beliefs that helped the Jews survive…
- June 2, 2009
One of the difficulties in helping congregations do a better job of caring for their pastors is that there is…
- June 1, 2009
In preparation for the annual meeting ofThe Presbytery Pastoral Care Network, www.pastoralcarenetwork.org , I have been composing a Toolbox for…
- May 29, 2009
Sometimes the researching and beginning writing of sermons can seem to be a lonely task. I would like to suggest…
- May 26, 2009
After I shared the last set of punchy prayers, I started thinking about new ones. 1. Lord, I said, People…
Sabbatical Moment (8) Vocation
February 20, 2013
If you have been following recent blogs on sabbatical moments related to vocation, you have been taking a couple of…
Being Pastor to a Sniper
February 18, 2013
Hypocritical Oath for Pastors Part 2 Steve McCutchan He recognized Ethan from a class on church government that Mark had…
Sabbatical Moment (7) Vocation
February 15, 2013
Last time you were encouraged to write about your sense of call, both when you first sensed God’s call in…
Sabbatical Moment (6) on Vocation
February 13, 2013
Remembering God’s call then and now.
Hypocritical Oath for Pastors By Stephen McCutchan
February 11, 2013
Shooting At Jesus Part 1 Mark estimated that the breeze made the wind chill hover around 35 degrees. But that…
Sabbatical Moments (5)
February 6, 2013
We are approaching a very early lenten season. In one sense, it is one of the most spiritually profound seasons…
A Lenten Gift for Pastors & Other Lovers of the Journey
February 4, 2013
Beginning on Monday, February 11 at 8 a.m. and each Monday after that through April 8, I want to share…
Sabbatical Moments (4)
February 1, 2013
Sabbatical moments, like we have been exploring, are creative efforts to interrupt the stressful pace of ministry and allowing you…
Sabbatical Moments (3)
January 30, 2013
Let’s look at some brief sabbatical moments that might contribute to your emotional health. Remember that sabbatical moments interrupt your…
Sabbatical Moments (2)
January 28, 2013
Remembering that the sabbath is an invitation to cease productive work for one of three purposes–refresh self, connect with neighbor,…