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- November 20, 2008
In the church, as in society, we are constantly engaged in the infinite debate as to who is the greatest…
- November 19, 2008
On the one hand, one can view these various programs and activities related to children and youth as simply a…
- November 18, 2008
God's compassion for the "stranger within their gates" found expression in Highland's concern to minister to the numerous college and…
- November 17, 2008
The needs of children and youth have also shaped the mission of Highland. When Jesus healed the daughter of the…
- November 15, 2008
Whether as a nuisance or a promising possibility, children have become a major force in shaping the life of the…
- November 12, 2008
By 1954, Highland had developed a youth group of about 50 youth and that, together with the existing scout program,…
- November 11, 2008
The concept of youth, that never never land between being a child and being an adult, is a rather recent…
- November 10, 2008
From the beginning of Highland's life, one can see the values that were expressed in their decisions. It is significant…
- November 7, 2008
Whether as a nuisance or a promising possibility, children have become a major force in shaping the life of the…
- November 6, 2008
We continue the experiment of exegeting the life of a congregation in order to discern the word of God incarnated.…
- November 4, 2008
What is not recorded in the minutes of the Session meetings at Highland are the many ways in which the…
- November 3, 2008
Jesus challenged the religious tradition that tried to separate healing and worship when he healed on the Sabbath in the…
- October 31, 2008
Whether it was a mistaken understanding or not, there was concern when the Chrismon symbols were first introduced in 1971…
- October 30, 2008
Throughout Scripture, it was not merely the act of worship but the attitude with which people entered into worship which…
- October 29, 2008
First the biblical story that informs us. When Jesus was with the Samaritan woman at the well, she questioned him…
- October 28, 2008
But some of the seeds fall on good soil and their response is to produce the fruits of the Spirit…
Retirement Disciplines (6)
September 14, 2012
It is important in retirement that we develop a discipline with respect to finances that is consistent with our new…
Disciplines for Retirement (5)
September 12, 2012
There is another aspect to our emotional health that is important. We need to have some honest talk and preparation…
Webinar for Sessions and Clergy
September 10, 2012
A WEBINAR FOR CHURCH SESSIONS, PRESBYTERY COMMITTEES, AND PASTORS TEAMING WITH YOUR PASTOR A 75-minute Webinar featuring Stephen McCutchan Brought…
Disciplines for Retirement (4)
September 7, 2012
I think emotional health can be a major challenge for those in the retirement phase of life. So much of…
Disciplines for Retirement (3)
September 5, 2012
I’m going to look at the same six areas of health that are used in the ToolBox, www.pastoralcarenetwork.org , but…
Disciplines for Retirement (2)
August 31, 2012
While I could just wander into this new phase of my life and see what happens, I don’t think that…
Disciplines for Retirement
August 29, 2012
I’m still working on how my new phase of retirement will be structured. Yes, I’ve now been retired for six…
Teaming With Your Clergy
August 27, 2012
A WEBINAR FOR CHURCH SESSIONS, PRESBYTERY COMMITTEES, AND PASTORS TEAMING WITH YOUR PASTOR A 75-minute Webinar featuring Stephen McCutchan Brought…
Perspective (12)
August 16, 2012
It is understandable if you have wondered where I was going with these last few blogs on death. For me,…