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- September 4, 2009
One of the trickier aspects of this whole issue of forgiveness is learning how to forgive yourself. On two previous…
- September 3, 2009
I know that at first glance it seems like almost heresy to consider forgiving God. However, we need to remember…
- September 2, 2009
We talk alot about forgiveness in the church. Usually we focus those comments on our need to forgive someone who…
- August 31, 2009
A very wise friend of mine said to me about a year before my retirement, "You need to decide what…
- August 28, 2009
Recently I was at a retirement banquet for one of my best friends. Sitting next to me was another retired…
- August 26, 2009
Here is another exercise by which you can take the pulse of your ministry. It is not something that you…
- 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…
5 Reasons U Care about Healthy Clergy & 5 Things U Can Do About It.
May 8, 2013
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Truth & Consequences: A Pastor Confronts Sexuality
May 6, 2013
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Sabbaticals, Our Humanity, and Presbyteries
May 3, 2013
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Sabbaticals, Our Humanity, and Presbyteries
May 1, 2013
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Truth & Consequences: A Pastor Confronts Sexuality
April 29, 2013
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Laughter as Healing for Clergy (5)
April 26, 2013
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Laughter as Healing for Clergy (4)
April 24, 2013
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Truth & Consequences: A Pastor Confronts Sexuality
April 22, 2013
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