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- June 12, 2009
I know what that male-created history says. God said you can eat of every tree in the garden except the…
- June 11, 2009
OK, so I admit it. I was the one who made that first fateful decision. I rebelled or, the way…
- June 10, 2009
I’m not trying to blame God for my behavior but there is a strong sense of independence in me. I’m…
- June 9, 2009
I guess I should be grateful. If Adam had not acted like a pine tree with half its needles missing,…
- June 8, 2009
I've been working on some short stories centered on Genesis 1-11. I want to share one with you. Recognizing all…
- June 5, 2009
It is interesting how easily we avoid having spiritual conversations with our ordained colleagues. In attending to your own spirit,…
- June 3, 2009
A good place to begin with the issue of the care of the pastor is to enlarge the conversation. It…
- June 3, 2009
John Bright in his History of Israel made the comment that one of the beliefs that helped the Jews survive…
- June 2, 2009
One of the difficulties in helping congregations do a better job of caring for their pastors is that there is…
- June 1, 2009
In preparation for the annual meeting ofThe Presbytery Pastoral Care Network, www.pastoralcarenetwork.org , I have been composing a Toolbox for…
- May 29, 2009
Sometimes the researching and beginning writing of sermons can seem to be a lonely task. I would like to suggest…
- May 26, 2009
After I shared the last set of punchy prayers, I started thinking about new ones. 1. Lord, I said, People…
- May 20, 2009
Lord, I said I’ve done so much for this church, I’m burnt out. I haven’t reached that stage yet, God…
- May 19, 2009
You can check yesterday's blog for an explanation of the format. The fun is imagining what God's response might be…
- May 18, 2009
Steve Lindsley's musings on what Jesus might twitter brought to mind a brief model of prayer I came upon in…
- May 13, 2009
Let me continue to reflect with you on ways that a presbytery can contribute to the health of its clergy.…
Hypocritical Oath for Pastors By Stephen McCutchan
February 11, 2013
Shooting At Jesus Part 1 Mark estimated that the breeze made the wind chill hover around 35 degrees. But that…
Sabbatical Moments (5)
February 6, 2013
We are approaching a very early lenten season. In one sense, it is one of the most spiritually profound seasons…
A Lenten Gift for Pastors & Other Lovers of the Journey
February 4, 2013
Beginning on Monday, February 11 at 8 a.m. and each Monday after that through April 8, I want to share…
Sabbatical Moments (4)
February 1, 2013
Sabbatical moments, like we have been exploring, are creative efforts to interrupt the stressful pace of ministry and allowing you…
Sabbatical Moments (3)
January 30, 2013
Let’s look at some brief sabbatical moments that might contribute to your emotional health. Remember that sabbatical moments interrupt your…
Sabbatical Moments (2)
January 28, 2013
Remembering that the sabbath is an invitation to cease productive work for one of three purposes–refresh self, connect with neighbor,…
Letting Sabbath Minister to You
January 23, 2013
Honoring the Sabbath is one of the unique contributions to the world from the Jewish faith. Initially expressed as stopping…
Being Pastor to a Staff (4)
January 21, 2013
Most clergy recognize that some of their most important ministry is done quietly and often out of public view. For…
Being Pastor to a Staff (3)
January 18, 2013
In addition to treating your staff members as individuals, it is also important to build a sense of community among…
Being Pastor to a Staff (2)
January 16, 2013
There are some practical steps that you can take that will strengthen you ministry to your staff. One of the…