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- March 9, 2022
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING lITANY TO BE USED AT A CHURCH GATHERING L: When a congregation refuses to forgive each other…
, , , , - March 4, 2022
DEAR ABBY Recently I found myself reading a Dear Abby advice column and began to wonder how this might be…
- March 2, 2022
RACISM AND THE CHURCH I think one of the paralyzing features of modern Christianity addressing racism is their inability to…
, , - February 25, 2022
GOD IS NOT DEFEATED One of the continuing stresses of being a pastor is to watch a member choose to…
- February 23, 2022
BEING A HYPOCRITE Have you considered the importance of a hypocritic oath for pastors. Its important to recognize the hypocrisies…
- February 18, 2022
We continue the guide for anti-racism ministry in the local church. In the previous blog, I spoke of how to…
- February 16, 2022
IDENTIFYING AND INVITING SOME CLERGY COLLEAGUES: FIRST STEP FOR A PASTOR OF A CHURCH Identify five or six other clergy…
- February 11, 2022
When churches set out to be perfect, they encounter similar problems to those faced by humans who try to be…
, , - February 9, 2022
THE POWER OF FOOD TO DIVIDE Who is it that you would rather not share a meal with? No, think…
- February 2, 2022
THE PROBLEM WE FACE AS CLERGY I have spent over 50 years as an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church…
- January 28, 2022
RESPONDING TO WHITE PRIVILEGE When Whites hear the term White Privilege, they usually have one of two reactions. 1. They…
, - January 26, 2022
WE HAVE WORK TO DO February is Black History Month. In addition to the emphasis in our school system and…
, , - January 21, 2022
SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP It appears that we may be moving as a society into a period of both limited lockdowns as…
- January 19, 2022
THANKSGIVING FOR THE FUTURE In Psalm 138, we reflect on the power of thanksgiving as it reminds us of God’s faithfulness…
- January 19, 2022
We continue from last Friday's blog to examine the frame of our worship services CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS The very contrast…
- January 14, 2022
TURNING ROUTINE INTO LIBERATION Far too often we move through the liturgy of a worship service waiting for an anthem,…
RACISM AND THE CHURCH AI (3)
March 22, 2023
Different types of racism Racism has been a prevalent issue in society for centuries. It manifests in various forms, and…
AI VIEW OF THE CHURCH AND RACISM (2)
March 17, 2023
Context of Racism in America Racism has been a pervasive issue in the United States since the country’s inception, and…
DO COMPUTERS HAVE FAITH?
March 15, 2023
Not Written By Humans Everywhere you look these days people are talking about Artificial Intelligence. I recently found a program…
A HYMN REMINDS US OF A TRUTH
March 8, 2023
WE HAVE A STORY We live in a society of increasing anxiety Where people have lost hope and expectation. I…
A FAITHFUL MINISTRY FOR A CHURCH
March 3, 2023
FIRST STEP FOR A PASTOR OF A CHURCH IDENTIFY AND INVITE SOME CLERGY COLLEAGUES: BLACK–WHITE CONVERSATION
WITHOUT A VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH
February 24, 2023
This is my fantasy of what might happen if I chose anti-racism ministry as my focus. I’m letting my imagination…
COULD JESUS BE THE ANSWER FOR A HEALTHY CHURCH?
February 22, 2023
INSTITUTIONAL BETRAYAL We are in a period where many churches are declining in both numbers and influence. In the 50’s…
WE NEED A HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY IN OUR CRAZY WORLD
February 17, 2023
HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY In its simplest form, spirituality is how we stay in connection and communication with God. By speaking of healthy…
Humor helps Clergy in a Stressful World
February 3, 2023
IT HELPS TO LAUGH On my website, www.smccutchan.com, you will find God Laughs–Why Don’t You? : Making Use of Humor in…