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- December 16, 2015
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Let me suggest an evening conversation for a pastoral couple that can be both fun…
, - December 11, 2015
DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING In the past two blogs, I've offered a creative way to engage complaints both among clergy and with…
, , - December 9, 2015
LEARNING TO PLAY What if you could engage the members of your congregation in thinking creatively about the complaints that…
, , - December 4, 2015
NAMING THE COMPLAINTS Have you heard a lot of complaints, lately? Whether you are a part of a presbytery staff…
, , - December 2, 2015
ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS Do you believe God is real, personal, and involved in this universe? Do you believe that the…
, , - November 25, 2015
The previous two blogs have been on the power of thanksgiving in your life and your freedom to touch others…
, - November 20, 2015
THE FUN SIDE OF GRATITUDE In the last blog, I suggested a process to combat feelings of depression. There are…
, , - November 18, 2015
Hard work can get you down OK, admit it, when you are in a very public position, work long hours,…
, , - November 13, 2015
The Experience of the Christian Educator In the last blog, I spoke of the key role of a good Christian…
- November 11, 2015
One Key to a Healthy Congregation I recently returned from Oasis 2015, a regional Christian education event in Kansas…
, - November 6, 2015
PRACTICE THINKING LIKE JESUS Jesus wrote parables that confronted major issues in the society. You can too. The second phase…
- November 4, 2015
OVERLOAD OF INFORMATION When you consider the many issues and concerns that confront us as a nation and personally,…
- October 30, 2015
Chorus Swing low sweet Search Committee Bringing me a brand new call Swing low sweet Search Committee Choosing me before…
- October 28, 2015
Oh for a thousand tongues to sing The glories of my name The wonders of my ministry And how I…
- October 23, 2015
I will be going to Kansas City, Mo to the Oasis conference on Sunday, October 25 to offer a workshop…
- October 16, 2015
What is offered below is five formats for personal prayer drawing upon the basic elements in the structure of worship.…