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- December 26, 2008
If the Gospels are the canon by which we discern the Word of God, we need to recognize that sometimes…
- December 23, 2008
If we are to listen for the Word of God in the life of a congregation, we need to listen…
- December 22, 2008
Is the Word of God expressed in buildings or are buildings also a sign of wealth awaiting the faithful response…
- December 19, 2008
The role of money in the life of Highland Presbyterian Church begins with an almost unbelievable gift from the generous…
- December 15, 2008
When God deliberately chose to express the eternal Word first in the creation of all things and then in the…
- December 12, 2008
When the wise men visited the baby Jesus in Nazareth, it is said that they offered him their gifts of…
- December 11, 2008
It is easier for churches to reach out in clear ministries of compassion than it is to become involved in…
- December 10, 2008
The healing, reconciling ministry of the Body of Christ has taken many dimensions over the centuries. In the same way…
- December 8, 2008
We continue to exegete the minutes of Highland Presbyterian Church to discern how God is given expression in the most…
- December 5, 2008
With Advent comes the story of John the Baptist. The story of John the Baptist is a story of the…
- December 1, 2008
While the most visible issues of race separation no longer command majority support in our society, the more subtle issues…
- November 28, 2008
Like many disciples before them, Highland was not always confident of the faith that called them. Occasionally they would seek…
- November 26, 2008
In 1950, less than six months after the official formation of Highland Church, the Session appointed Bill Thacker to the…
- November 25, 2008
Paul declared,"...God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us…
- November 20, 2008
In the church, as in society, we are constantly engaged in the infinite debate as to who is the greatest…
- November 19, 2008
On the one hand, one can view these various programs and activities related to children and youth as simply a…
New Beginnings (2)
October 3, 2012
No matter how many times you have done it before, when you come to a new congregation, it is a…
Retirement Disciplines (13)
October 1, 2012
The first truth for me about my death is that I firmly believe that God, not death, does have and…
Retirement Disciplines (12)
September 28, 2012
In my last blog, I spoke about living life in the realistic awareness that I will die within the next…
Retirement Disciplines (11)
September 26, 2012
As part of my spiritual discipline of reading Scripture in this new phase of my life, I want to read…
Retirement Disciplines (10)
September 24, 2012
In this retirement phase that I am seeking to explore, I look forward to a whole new way of reading…
Retirement Disciplines (9)
September 21, 2012
I’ve begun to think about the difference between my spiritual practices during my active pastorate and now in this retirement…
Retirement Disciplines (8)
September 18, 2012
One of the most unexpected consequences of my retirement was in the area of spiritual discipline. I happened to be…
Retirement Disciplines (7)
September 17, 2012
Retirement also affects your family relationships. If you have been a seventy hour a week pastor, it is an adjustment…
Retirement Disciplines (6)
September 14, 2012
It is important in retirement that we develop a discipline with respect to finances that is consistent with our new…
Disciplines for Retirement (5)
September 12, 2012
There is another aspect to our emotional health that is important. We need to have some honest talk and preparation…