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- October 9, 2008
One of the important missions of the church is to provide an “alternate world” through which people can experience their…
- October 8, 2008
Even when we are part of a culture that is heavily shaped by a certain language and mindset, the presence…
- September 29, 2008
Walter Brueggeman, in his book, Israel’s Praise, (Foretress Press, Philadelphia, 1988) explores the world-making task of liturgy. He suggests that…
- September 26, 2008
The members, who experience the address of Christ when they are called together as the Body, give testimony to that…
- September 25, 2008
In a less radical vein, the church accompanies all of its members as they move out into their world of…
- September 24, 2008
Consider who might be seen as not only outsiders but enemies of the good of the community in our time.…
- September 22, 2008
According to Matthew, immediately following Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, he came down from the mountain and performed two acts…
- September 19, 2008
Forgiveness goes far beyond the demonstration of acceptance of one who comes to you. Jesus was very clear that his…
- September 18, 2008
Tricia had been in the choir when she was a little girl. She loved the music. It was the best…
, - September 17, 2008
One of the scariest words ever spoken by Jesus is in the Gospel of John. During one of his resurrection…
- September 16, 2008
If sin is the alienation or distancing which we experience as a result of act, attitude, fear, desire or indifference…
- September 12, 2008
Witness in the third paradigm is not done from a position of arrogance but of humility. A problem for the…
- September 11, 2008
In all three paradigms, the focus of mission is “salvation,” but the frontier where that mission is carried out shifts.…
- September 10, 2008
Over 17 years ago, Loren Mead, in his book The Once and Future Church, stated that “where a sense of…
- September 9, 2008
If by our baptism we are a called people of God, then it is important that we are clear about…
- September 5, 2008
Because so many people have been offended by a particular form of evangelism that is visible in our society, it…
Perspectives (6)
August 6, 2012
I may live for another 5, 15, or 20 years, but I am clearly entering into a pen-ultimate phase of…
Perspectives (5)
August 3, 2012
Let me provide for you a rather dramatic situation that I think helps clarify the issue of vocation for a…
Perspective (4)
August 2, 2012
I speak of this phase of learning how to appreciate each moment and cutting back on my “driveness” as part…
Perspective (3)
August 1, 2012
As I’ve evaluated my life in preparation for this next phase, I’ve noticed how time and objective driven I’ve been…
Perspective (2)
July 31, 2012
Once you face the reality that you have only a limited number of years left here on earth, and because…
New Perspective
July 30, 2012
In a little less than a year, I’m going to move to a new home. After 30 years in Winston-Salem,…
Loneliness and Clergy Families
July 27, 2012
A major contribution to the loneliness experienced by a pastor is a strong feeling of guilt associated with the tension…
Liturgical Affirmation of Ministries of Church
July 26, 2012
Psalm 111 is an excellent framework for celebrating the ministries of a church. The example below identifies particular people who…
Liturgical Affirmation of Church’s Ministry
July 25, 2012
Liturgy is the work of the people lifted up in praise to God. Occasionally it is good to lift up…
Antidote to Loneliness
July 24, 2012
In some ways, the better pastor you are, the more you may feel a sense of loneliness. The problem is…