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- April 21, 2010
In an age when people want to be "spiritual but not religious," those who are willing to commit to a…
- April 20, 2010
I fear that the fallout from the media coverage of the sexual scandals in the Roman Catholic Church has major…
- April 19, 2010
We live in an age of deep anxiety with waves of despair that rob the community of both a sense…
, - April 15, 2010
there is an interesting article on the Evangelical Lutheran Board of Pensions Website on the value of laughter. I highly…
, - April 14, 2010
A lot of people find comfort in stroking a dogs fur and nuzzling them. Some clergy get in trouble because…
- April 13, 2010
I know that you have heard the saying that a dog is a man's best friend. I saw a news…
- April 12, 2010
One final suggestion might be finding room for some intentional humor in the midst of some of our denominational gatherings.…
, - April 9, 2010
Laughter can also have a positive effect within a congregation. People who share a good laugh together are more likely…
, - April 8, 2010
Let’s begin with our denominational bonds and our relations with other denominational churches. I’m Presbyterian but, regardless of the denomination…
- April 7, 2010
The diversity of theological positions in any given church or denomination presents a challenge in building a sense of community.…
- April 5, 2010
As I mentioned Friday, I think that the current publicity over the scandal in the Catholic Church will have a…
- April 2, 2010
Regardless of what branch of Christianity you are a part of, be aware of the tremendous challenge posed by the…
- March 31, 2010
A friend and colleague in ministry, J. Herbert Nelson, has just been appointed to head the Washington Office of the…
- March 30, 2010
Real leaders nurture and support other leaders. If the type of leadership that our churches need in this chaotic time…
- March 29, 2010
What are the questions that the lay leadership should be exploring with the people they have called to be spiritual…
- March 26, 2010
For those who participate in congregations that are part of some sort of connectional systems, we need to look at…
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FIVE WAYS FOR CONGREGATIONS TO OBEY JESUS’ NEW COMMANDMENT
November 11, 2013
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Breaking Through Moments of Loneliness
October 30, 2013
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