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Called in Retirement
October 7, 2010
After you have spent some time cleansing yourself of accumulated cynicism and healing the wounds of the past, it is…
God’s Presence in Cynical experiences
October 6, 2010
Yesterday I suggested that you review your career from the perspective of your retirement and name some of the more…
Cleansing Cynicism in Retirement
October 5, 2010
Over the years of a long professional career, it is easy to build up a crust of protective cynicism. In…
Becoming Like a Little Child (Again)
October 4, 2010
As you seek to discern where God is calling you in your retirement phase, I would offer you some possible…
Calls are Dynamic
October 1, 2010
Yesterday you examined in written form how God had initially called you to ministry and noted any clues in that…
Retirement and Spiritual Discernment
September 30, 2010
Reflect back on how you discerned God’s call that started you on the journey towards ministry. It is different for…
God’s Call and Retirement
September 29, 2010
There seem to be two initial responses as one enters retirement after a long career as a pastor. For some,…
Retire to What?
September 28, 2010
I have now experienced about four years of retirement from being pastor of a church. Near the time that I…
Preacher Heal Thyself
September 24, 2010
Taking my own advice, I’m taking a few days off to visit my daughter.
Difference Between Worn Out and Burnt Out
September 23, 2010
I’m not sure whether there is any comfort in the fact that the struggles that clergy are experiencing are not…
