- May 4, 2009A new friend, Bill Christian, and I were discussing the healthy effect of laughter and how it can be an…
- May 1, 2009Plenty of studies have demonstrated that laughter is good for our health both physically and emotionally. One of the fun…
- April 27, 2009The March issue of O magazine reported that a survery in October by the American Psychological Association found that 80…
- April 24, 2009In previous blogs, I have suggested the value in examining our call. Rarely are calls so pure that they are…
- April 23, 2009"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:35 It…
- April 22, 2009I've been out for a couple of days but following up on the last blog, let me explore some possible…
- April 17, 2009If your bishop, presbyter, or judicatory staff person called you up and asked you to go to lunch, what would…
- April 16, 2009Mission Presbtery in Texas has developed an intriguing way to demonstrate appreciation for the work of the pastor. Twice a…
- April 13, 2009Recently, while discussing some sabbatical plans for a pastor, I began imagining with him a way to help his congregation…
- April 10, 2009In some form or another a congregation, when they call a pastor, promises to "pay him (her) fairly and provide…
