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- July 10, 2015
A Family Financial Discussion with Children The intention of this blog is to provide a game for a family with…
, - July 8, 2015
A COUPLE DISCUSSES FINANCES It is often difficult for a clergy and spouse to have a productive conversation about family…
, , - July 3, 2015
SEVEN WORD REFLECTION Sometimes less is more and fewer words dig deeper. A presbytery can encourage clergy to participate, or…
, , - July 1, 2015
THREE PERSPECTIVES Psalm 23 for Narcissistic Pastor I’ve been called as Shepherd of this church. I should have all my…
, , - June 26, 2015
APPRECIATING PRESBYTERY STAFF A couple of years ago I developed a litany of appreciation for the work of the staff…
, - June 24, 2015
Read Psalm 130 while thinking of the Body of Christ as reflected in your congregation. You might want to read…
, - June 19, 2015
GUILT AND LONELINESS A major contribution to the loneliness experienced by a pastor is a strong feeling of guilt associated…
- June 17, 2015
We live in a very chaotic time. Terrorism is not something that we can view from a comfortable distance as…
, - June 12, 2015
GOD PAUSED Coke has popular claim on the phrase, “The pause that refreshes,” but it is a good idea to…
, - June 10, 2015
Read Psalm 20, keep the text open before you. Psalm 20 The Lord answer you [the Christ in me] in…
- June 5, 2015
PSALM 23 ADAPTED We hired you to be our shepherd, we should not want. Allow us to rest in pastures…
, - June 3, 2015
In today's Psalm, we consider the power of thanksgiving as it reminds us of God's faithfulness in our past and…
- May 29, 2015
When Discouraged, Listen It is not unusual for any compassionate clergy to have moments of discouragement. You can hear ten…
, - May 27, 2015
LISTEN TO THE PSALMS As I reflect back on forty seven years of ordained ministry, I realize that the focus…
, - May 22, 2015
MANNA IN THE DESERT Beginning next Wednesday, May 27, I want to offer a reflection for the Psalm appointed to…
, - May 20, 2015
Mashables One of the fun strategies in comedy is called mashables. You take two different subject matters and try to…
CLERGY SPIRITUAL HEALTH
January 25, 2019
I’m working on the eighth volume of my nine-volume series Healthy Clergy Make Healthy Congregations. This eighth volume will address…
YOU CAN BUILD SPIRITUAL STRENGTH IN THE CHURCH
January 23, 2019
NO EXCUSE FOR INACTION YOU HAVE A GIFT TO GIVE Too often we are concerned about the health of…
REAL SPIRITUAL LEADERS WANT TO KNOW
January 18, 2019
How would you like to generate some spiritual excitement in your congregation? How would you like to create a positive…
MONEY AND ITS EFFECT ON PASTOR’S HEALTH
January 16, 2019
LOW SALARIES AFFECT HEALTH At some level almost every pastor feels that s/he is paid inadequately. Some denominations establish a…
Money Anxiety Disorder (MAD)
January 11, 2019
MAD Everything condition has to have a name these days. Very few people can escape some measure of anxiety over…
RAPID RITING RE RACISM
January 9, 2019
HOW DO YOU DISCUSS RACE IN MIXED COMPANY Ok, so you’ve taken a significant step in establishing a…
A CHRISTMAS RAP TO START YOUR NEW YEAR
January 2, 2019
The Message By Steve McCutchan BEST IF YOU HEAR THIS BY READING IT ALOUD. ENJOY Long ago, the prophets declared…
WHAT IS GOD DOING?
December 28, 2018
I wrote this about ten years ago, but it still lingers in my mind. The Disestablishment of the Church Posted on May…
Witness hope in the Institutional Church
December 21, 2018
ITS TIME TO SHARE THE MESSAGE OF THE CHURCH TO OUR ANTI-INSTITUTIONAL WORLD http://bit.ly/Salvinchurch GOD HASN’T WORKED THROUGH…
PREPARING FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY
December 19, 2018
EXPECTATIONS CAN LIFT YOU UP The fourth week in Advent draws near. This year it is exactly two days before…