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- 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…
, - May 13, 2015
WHY ARE YOU IN THE MINISTRY It’s time to ask yourself the question. Why do you do it?—long hours, low…
, - May 8, 2015
SMALL STEPS Let me suggest some simple steps that you can take over a series of months. It all begins…
, - May 6, 2015
EATING YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS You have read the articles pointing out the rise in obesity among the clergy. You…
- May 1, 2015
NOT GOOD TO BE ALONE In his study of centenarians across the world, Dan Buettner discovered that a common factor was…
, - April 29, 2015
I’m not sure whether there is any comfort in the fact that the struggles that clergy are experiencing are not…
- April 24, 2015
LESSONS FROM CENTENARIANS Lessons from the oldest people in the world may teach clergy to be both happy and healthy.…
- April 22, 2015
Naming your Demons Rollo May, in his book Love and Will analyzed the word demon and its relationship to daimon…
, - April 17, 2015
THE BODY OF CHRIST IS HURTING I will speak specifically of presbyteries, but what I say can be applied to…
- April 15, 2015
Audacious Faith in a Persistent God The audacious affirmation That Christ is born, That all eternity finds expression In one…
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