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- 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…
- February 9, 2009
In one sense it is obvious but there is lots of evidence that clergy do not take care of themselves…
- February 6, 2009
I recently tried to blog while away from home and it does not appear that it was posted. I was…
- January 21, 2009
I was recently preparing a meditation on Psalm 47 and it occurred to me that it expressed some of what…
- January 19, 2009
Page raises the basic conundrum of the history of the church. From its beginning, as recorded in the Gospels, and…
- January 14, 2009
How often have you heard a pastor speak of being near burnout when what they really mean is that they…
- January 12, 2009
Without realizing it, you become a god unto yourself. While you yearn to tell someone else so that they can…
, - January 9, 2009
Marie never asked the question, my children were happier, and not long after that I received a call to another…
, - January 8, 2009
It makes you feel less like a man when you can’t provide for your family. Marie would agree that neither…
, - January 7, 2009
At first your spouse is supportive but she can easily tire of shouldering most of the responsibility for the home…
, - January 6, 2009
“Want some grapes, Eve?” “No, I think I want a big luscious tomato, smothered in onions, and spiced with some…
, - January 5, 2009
I want to explore several aspects of being a pastor, both the good and the bad of it. My hope…
, - December 30, 2008
What I have tried to do over the past several weeks is to demonstrate, through the minutes of one church,…
- December 29, 2008
In Hebrews 13:5, we read: "Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you…
Exercises to relieve stress
October 24, 2012
While I was at the Compassion fatigue conference put on by PPCN, I picked up a little brochure put out…
Celebrate With Me
October 22, 2012
I am pleased to announce that I have just released my creative non-fiction book on a twenty-year journey in joining…
New Beginnings (9)
October 19, 2012
One of the best things that you can do for yourself as you begin a new pastorate is to find…
New Beginnings (8)
October 17, 2012
When you read this, I will be participating in the Presbytery Pastoral Care Network’s annual conference. This year the focus…
New Beginnings (7)
October 15, 2012
If you were to describe the image that you hope your congregation will have of you and your ministry after…
New Beginnings (6)
October 12, 2012
When a pastor arrives at a congregation and begins to exercise ministry, it is a little like moving from dating…
New Beginnings (5)
October 10, 2012
A critical issue for any pastor, but perhaps especially as s/he begins a new call, is remembering and staying in…
New Beginnings (4)
October 8, 2012
Consider what it means for both the pastor and the congregation to build on the assumption that both the pastor…
New Beginnings (3)
October 5, 2012
It would be helpful for a new pastor to speak to the very anxiety that exists with his or her…
New Beginnings (1)
October 3, 2012
There is a palpable excitement to arriving at a new congregation both on the part of the congregation and the…