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- September 24, 2010
Taking my own advice, I'm taking a few days off to visit my daughter.
- September 23, 2010
I'm not sure whether there is any comfort in the fact that the struggles that clergy are experiencing are not…
, - September 22, 2010
Another version of depression is seasonal. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that affects a person…
, - September 21, 2010
I'm sure it must be true for others as well, but clergy can easily experience a large measure of guilt…
, - September 20, 2010
Studies indicate a rise in depression among clergy. The first things for a judicatory or congregation to recognize are the…
, - September 16, 2010
Yesterday may have been a little grandiose in looking at our temptations. Today, still remembering the temptations that Jesus experienced…
, - September 15, 2010
Previously I suggested that you look at the temptation story in Matthew 4:1-11. The context is that it proceeds immediately…
, - September 14, 2010
Yesterday we spoke of recalling the story of your call. I cannot emphasize enough how important that is. As Israel…
, - September 13, 2010
As we mentioned last week, the very nature of our profession involves the pressure to compromise our calling. You are…
, - September 10, 2010
There are some theological themes that a pastor needs to examine if s/he is going to live with integrity in…
, - September 9, 2010
One sentence in the MacDonald article cited yesterday sums up the challenge. "Pastors are constantly forced to choose, as they…
, - September 8, 2010
Jeffery MacDonald, in an op-ed piece in the August 07 issue of the N.Y Times, speaks of the cultural change…
, - September 6, 2010
If you are fortunate, you won't have any obligations on this labor day and will spend it relaxing with loved…
- September 3, 2010
Today is my anniversary of 44 years of marriage. As I approach 70 years of age, next February, and consider…
, - September 2, 2010
Let's explore the financial reality with respect to clergy, and others as well, from a theological perspective. Throughout the biblical…
, - September 1, 2010
Yesterday we spoke of the private emotions that affected our spending patterns. Today I want to speak of emotions on…
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A Presbytery Celebration Litany
April 23, 2014
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CONGREGATIONAL CELEBRATION OF SPECIALIZED MINISTRIES
April 21, 2014
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