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- April 28, 2017
HOW DOES THE CHURCH SAVE US? If Jesus saves us from our sins and it is clear that we…
- April 26, 2017
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR Imagine being introduced to a large crowd of people who had the following characteristics. They believed…
- April 21, 2017
C R E A T I N G A G O S P E L B U Z Z YEAR…
- April 19, 2017
We begin a new Easter season this week. We do it in the midst of violence both in this country…
- April 14, 2017
THE GOOD LIFE There are those in society who assume that they represent what normal, descent people should strive to…
- April 12, 2017
A PARABLE OF THE CHURCH The church felt called to venture out to spread the Word of God. It determined…
, - April 7, 2017
TIC-TAC-TOE You may play this game with another individual, or you may set up a large screen before a group…
- April 5, 2017
Matthew 18:15-20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. — Matthew 18:20…
, - March 31, 2017
Even if you don't go to Big Tent and participate in my workshop, you can explore the possibilities in writing…
- March 29, 2017
HOW DO YOU DISCUSS RACE IN MIXED COMPANY Ok, so you’ve taken a significant step in establishing a…
- March 24, 2017
OVERCOMING MOMENTS OF LONELINESS Reflect on your moments of loneliness in the midst of an overcommitted, stressful life? You lead…
, - March 22, 2017
I'm meeting with some clergy in West Virginia Presbytery about clergy health. Below is one of the exercises I will…
- March 17, 2017
We have heard a lot about immigration and immigrants in recent times. Recently I was reading Ezekiel in the CEB…
- March 15, 2017
A STAR AND A TEAR A mystery thriller with a spiritual edge Kindle: $3.99, paperback $14.00 amzn.to/13VO446 …
- March 10, 2017
THY KINGDOM COME We pray "Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven." If, as…
, , - March 8, 2017
A Company of Pastors offers a fresh approach to overcoming the type of loneliness that seems inherent in…
A RADICAL IDEA OF GRATITUDE
February 28, 2020
THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE PROJECT Purpose is to explore the impact of clergy extending unsolicited and unanticipated appreciation for another…
A PSALM PRAYER IN OUR CHANGING WORLD
February 26, 2020
Psalm 31:1-5, 19-24 You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake lead me and guide…
BEGINNING A PASTOR/PARISH RELATIONSHIP IN AN ANXIOUS AGE
February 21, 2020
BEFORE THE BEGINNING Consider what happens before the new pastor arrives at a congregation. Let me describe some of the events as…
A PORTABLE SANCTUARY FOR GRIEF
February 19, 2020
Grief Lingers True grief does not disappear from your life. You may move on from the most immediate pain and…
A Caffeine Happy Hour
February 14, 2020
In continuing to explore what judicatories can do in support of their clergy, I want to suggest an experience that…
WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN NURTURE A HEALTHY CHURCH
February 12, 2020
YOU CAN HELP ME HELP YOU As you know, I’ve been writing a series of books and booklets mostly focused…
DOES ISAIAH SPEAK THE TRUTH
February 5, 2020
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12) Yet day after day they seek me and delight to know my ways, as if they were…
Transcendence and Gossip
January 31, 2020
In the novel, A Star and a Tear, amzn.to/1aTDdgs , Frank comments on the quagmire of what he calls “the…
Gossip and Psalm 64
January 29, 2020
Consider using this as a litany in one of your church services. What do you think would be the response?…