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- September 8, 2009
One of the popular topics for clergy these days is the issue of boundaries. There are a number of areas…
- 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…
Litany for Life’s Journey
May 15, 2013
Recently I was asked to preach and lead worship at my 50th College reunion at Muskingum University in New Concord,…
Truth & Consequences: part 6
May 13, 2013
Now we hear what the husband told his wife about what happened. If you were the pastor, how would you…
What Would You Say to a Congregation?
May 10, 2013
I have worked as pastor, consultant, and friend to congregations for over forty years. I have watched them endure bad…
5 Reasons U Care about Healthy Clergy & 5 Things U Can Do About It.
May 8, 2013
You care about clergy because: You believe that God calls clergy to ministry. A divine source sparked their choice of…
Truth & Consequences: A Pastor Confronts Sexuality
May 6, 2013
Part 5 Wrestling with Scripture in Counseling. As you read the story, try to picture how you might have responded…
Sabbaticals, Our Humanity, and Presbyteries
May 3, 2013
The larger church can build the rhythm of seven into their agenda and offer it as a gift to creation.
Sabbaticals, Our Humanity, and Presbyteries
May 1, 2013
The Sabbath can be the church’s invitation to society to maintain our humanity and our freedom.
Truth & Consequences: A Pastor Confronts Sexuality
April 29, 2013
This is part 4 of the serial story that is posted each Monday morning by 9 a.m. As you read…
Laughter as Healing for Clergy (5)
April 26, 2013
We continue to look at ways that you can find some space to laugh at some of the situations you…
Laughter as Healing for Clergy (4)
April 24, 2013
Today I want to get more specific about how you would grow in the ability to find something comic or…