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- 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…
- November 18, 2008
God's compassion for the "stranger within their gates" found expression in Highland's concern to minister to the numerous college and…
- November 17, 2008
The needs of children and youth have also shaped the mission of Highland. When Jesus healed the daughter of the…
- November 15, 2008
Whether as a nuisance or a promising possibility, children have become a major force in shaping the life of the…
- November 12, 2008
By 1954, Highland had developed a youth group of about 50 youth and that, together with the existing scout program,…
- November 11, 2008
The concept of youth, that never never land between being a child and being an adult, is a rather recent…
- November 10, 2008
From the beginning of Highland's life, one can see the values that were expressed in their decisions. It is significant…
- November 7, 2008
Whether as a nuisance or a promising possibility, children have become a major force in shaping the life of the…
- November 6, 2008
We continue the experiment of exegeting the life of a congregation in order to discern the word of God incarnated.…
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…
Webinar for Sessions and Clergy
September 10, 2012
A WEBINAR FOR CHURCH SESSIONS, PRESBYTERY COMMITTEES, AND PASTORS TEAMING WITH YOUR PASTOR A 75-minute Webinar featuring Stephen McCutchan Brought…
Disciplines for Retirement (4)
September 7, 2012
I think emotional health can be a major challenge for those in the retirement phase of life. So much of…