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- March 3, 2009
Sometimes I think we take ourselves so seriously that we forget that some types of self-indulgement can be an appropriate…
, - March 2, 2009
Over the next several days, I want to suggest a couple of samples of how pastors and educators might live…
- February 27, 2009
Presbyterians Todayreported in their March issue a startling study of the changing weight of pastors. In the past 17 years,…
, - February 26, 2009
We are working on a clergy appreciation event that I think could have good dividends for others as well. Each…
, - February 25, 2009
If we are to model our ministry after that of Jesus, perhaps it is importnt to recall some incidents in…
- February 24, 2009
I want to pursue this idea of the importance of being open to receiving support in your ministry. There are…
- February 23, 2009
I think one of the important aspects of clergy care is our willingness to permit the congregation to care for…
- February 20, 2009
It is easy to assume that if you are a single person all the talk about family leaves you out.…
- February 19, 2009
Couples, whether they have children or not, need to be intentional about finding couple time as well. Especially when your…
- February 18, 2009
Whether you are a family of two adults, or you have children, or even if you are single and relate…
- February 17, 2009
Today let's look at the family that resides in your house. Even if your family consists of you and your…
- February 16, 2009
A third category of health in the ministry is the area of family health. This is a little tricky because…
- February 13, 2009
Ministry places you on an emotional rollercoaster. At one moment you are preparing a sermon. Then someone interrupts you with…
- February 12, 2009
Ephesians 4:26-27 "Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do…
- February 11, 2009
I think it was Henri Nouwen who described the sanctuary as a valuable place because it was useless. You didn't…
- February 10, 2009
As important as physical care is to maintain a pastor's health, caring for one's emotions is even more important. Our…