The previous two blogs have been on the power of thanksgiving in your life and your freedom to touch others…

THE FUN SIDE OF GRATITUDE In the last blog, I suggested a process to combat feelings of depression. There are…

Hard work can get you down OK, admit it, when you are in a very  public position, work long hours,…

The Experience of the Christian Educator In the last blog, I spoke of the key role of a good Christian…

One Key to a Healthy Congregation   I recently returned from Oasis 2015, a regional Christian education event in Kansas…

PRACTICE THINKING LIKE JESUS Jesus wrote parables that confronted major issues in the society. You can too. The second phase…

  OVERLOAD OF INFORMATION When you consider the many issues and concerns that confront us as a nation and personally,…

Chorus Swing low sweet Search Committee Bringing me a brand new call Swing low sweet Search Committee Choosing me before…

Oh for a thousand tongues to sing The glories of my name The wonders of my ministry And how I…

I will be going to Kansas City, Mo to the Oasis conference on Sunday, October 25 to offer a workshop…

What is offered below is five formats for personal prayer drawing upon the basic elements in the structure of worship.…

David Runk of CSS PUB has made available a free download of my lectionary devotional for Year C during pastor’s appreciation…

  Whining Doesn’t Help As pastors, all of us experience insults and behavior that causes us personal pain. I know…

HEALTHY CLERGY There is a lot of scary news about declining churches, splitting churches, scandals in churches, bankrupt churches, and…

What if a half-hour of your time could Fulfill a dream of being a writer. Provide you exposure to those…

BEING CREATIVE WITH CRISIS There is a creative way to move beyond crisis and regain your power to make choices…

THE BIG PICTURE Have you ever hit your thumb with a hammer or hit your head on an overhang? If…

An Enemy Within the Church Almost every pastor has the experience of having some person or persons within the membership…

START WITH THREE FRIENDS For this experience, I would invite you to choose three clergy friends. I think your enjoyment…

A tribute to Labor Day A teaser for the Presbyterian Writers Guild three phase writing contest.  To be sung by…