Part 7 — The pastor tries to refocus the conversation. ********************** “The real issue that we need to deal with…

Five ways to obey Jesus new commandment to his disciples. John 13:34: “I give you a new commandment, that you…

Recently I was asked to preach and lead worship at my 50th College reunion at Muskingum University in New Concord,…

Now we hear what the husband told his wife about what happened. If you were the pastor, how would you…

I have worked as pastor, consultant, and friend to congregations for over forty years. I have watched them endure bad…

You care about clergy because: You believe that God calls clergy to ministry. A divine source sparked their choice of…

Part 5       Wrestling with Scripture in Counseling. As you read the story, try to picture how you might have responded…

The larger church can build the rhythm of seven into their agenda and offer it as a gift to creation.

The Sabbath can be the church’s invitation to society to maintain our humanity and our freedom.

This is part 4 of the serial story that is posted each Monday morning by 9 a.m. As you read…

We continue to look at ways that you can find some space to laugh at some of the situations you…

Today I want to get more specific about how you would grow in the ability to find something comic or…

Part 3 of 8 part serial. New installment posted each Monday morning. Previous posts can be accessed by clicking the…

Our soul is healthiest when it includes a good dose of humor. As was mentioned in the last blog, if…

There is nothing quite so refreshing as having a good experience of laughter. You can really be tired, or experience…

Part 2 of an 8 part story. If missed part 1, click on Truth & Consequences category. ********************* I’m sure…

As we continue to look at the area of lament, (We’ll get to humor soon) I would call your attention…

In continuing to look at ways to keep our life in balance, I want to look again at the Psalms…

  This begins a new story, each installment available on Monday by 9 a.m. While the story is fiction, it…

Think of the various experiences in ministry that cause you to be angry. As a beginning, make a list of…