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- August 25, 2009
Sometimes I think we fail to take seriously that the Infinite mystery of this universe has chosen to provide us…
- August 24, 2009
Every once in awhile, I think it is good to pause long enough to check your pulse in ministry. We…
- August 21, 2009
One of the gifts of the psalms is that they give us permission to pray that which otherwise we might…
- August 20, 2009
Psalm130 is a helpful psalm to pray while keeping your congregation in mind. Pray it slowly, with emendations, and reflecting…
- August 19, 2009
In continuing with learning to pray the psalms for the concerns that we experience, I would offer Psalm 57 as…
- August 18, 2009
During my recent teaching experience in Mexico, I introduced the pastors to the experience of allowing the psalms to guide…
- August 13, 2009
Today we wrap up our experience at the Bible school and head out to San Cristobo for a day's relaxation…
- August 12, 2009
I just have a couple of days left in Mexico. I've been lecturing each day about theological concepts that are…
- August 10, 2009
Psychological Health of Pastor/Educator Anyone who thinks about it recognizes that church professions place pastors and educators (P/E) under a…
- August 9, 2009
I have just returned from preaching at a little mission station ourside Ocosingo, Chiapas, Mexico. The church building was built…
- August 6, 2009
We have this interesting time debate here at the Bible School in Chiapas, Mexico. The government has instituted Day Light…
- August 5, 2009
I am teaching a class of about 35 Presbyterian pastors at a pastors school. These are pastors from a Mayan…
- August 1, 2009
Tomorrow I leave for two weeks in Mexico. I will be in the Southern state of Chiapas and am not…
- July 30, 2009
One of the challenges of ministry is not to become so consumed with the immediate demands of our work that…
- July 29, 2009
Let me share a practice that I have found helpful in Sabbath practice in the midst of a demanding ministry.…
- July 28, 2009
While I think it is of great value for a pastor to find a complete day for Sabbath, I want…