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- 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…
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THREE PERSPECTIVES Psalm 23 for Narcissistic Pastor I’ve been called as Shepherd of this church. I should have all my…
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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…
- May 15, 2015
BE SERIOUS ENOUGH TO LAUGH While Dan Buttner, in his study of centenarians, doesn't mention humor as a major factor…
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