“Because grace happens and my people are as desperate for grace as anyone, although they don’t always . . .”…

“I haven’t been to a Sunday school class in twenty-five years, at least,” Carla said. Al nodded. “I don’t remember…

“I’m afraid my story is not as dramatic as yours,” Al said. “So God is a versatile hound. Tell me…

“And that gave you your courage?” Al asked. “No, that taught me when I was scared out of my skin,…

“That’s what’s so strange.” Carla said. “I know that you met me in seminary but back then I had rejected…

“I’m not so sure it changed. Maybe I got better at hiding behind the curtain. There was one event, however,…

Carla glanced down at the table and noticed some initials carved into the table. She traced the carving with her…

The coffee had grown cold during their conversation. They didn’t seem to notice. Al reached across the table and touched…

“Do you know what my ministry is? Carla asked. “I know it has something to do with the border ministry…

One of the shaggy haired waiters arrived immediately and asked how he could serve them. They ordered a dark-roasted Columbian…

Two weeks ago, the email arrived. Carla was invited to address a meeting of his presbytery about her Hispanic ministry.…

Over the next couple of weeks I want to share a short story I’ve written probing our sense of God’s…

Finally let us look at our spiritual health. It is easy to let the demands of the practice of ministry…

We didn’t enter this profession with the expectation of making a lot of money. At the same time, especially if…

A long time ago, I heard a Catholic author refer to the family as our domestic church. That has always…

We are going through a difficult time for clergy. There is clear evidence that the stress and demands of ministry…

OK, last week we spent time on ways to take your vocational health. Now I want to suggest it is…

Following lunch, immediately jot down any reflections that have occurred to you over this break. Next, even if you have…

Following your devotions, return to your workplace. If it is allowed, pour yourself some coffee or cold drink. If that…

You have now arrived at the church, found the library, and set up your work space. You probably should have…