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- February 26, 2020
Psalm 31:1-5, 19-24 You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake lead me and guide…
- February 21, 2020
BEFORE THE BEGINNING Consider what happens before the new pastor arrives at a congregation. Let me describe some of the events as…
, - February 19, 2020
Grief Lingers True grief does not disappear from your life. You may move on from the most immediate pain and…
- February 14, 2020
In continuing to explore what judicatories can do in support of their clergy, I want to suggest an experience that…
- February 12, 2020
YOU CAN HELP ME HELP YOU As you know, I’ve been writing a series of books and booklets mostly focused…
- February 5, 2020
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12) Yet day after day they seek me and delight to know my ways, as if they were…
- January 31, 2020
In the novel, A Star and a Tear, amzn.to/1aTDdgs , Frank comments on the quagmire of what he calls "the…
, , - January 29, 2020
Consider using this as a litany in one of your church services. What do you think would be the response?…
- January 29, 2020
Just three days left to help MY TRIBE INCREASE of those who want to support healthy spirituality and get a…
- January 27, 2020
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- January 22, 2020
OH FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING 1 Oh for a thousand tongues to sing The glories of my name…
- January 20, 2020
A SOCIETY OF DISTRUST From the beginning, humans have created organizations and institutions to help them manage their interests and…
- January 18, 2020
1,000 FANS CAN’T BE WRONG Well, they could be, and you might even debate whether becoming a friend on Facebook…
- January 17, 2020
THE COST OF LISTENING Most churches would agree that they value a pastor who can listen with sensitivity to people…
, , - January 15, 2020
A POWERFUL GIFT One of the most powerful gifts that a congregation can experience is the power of genuine hospitality.…
- January 10, 2020
YOU'VE READ THE ARTICLES How many articles have you read lately either reporting on the decline in church attendance or…