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- July 22, 2013
Failure of the Reformation I've been thinking about all of the fighting that goes on among our churches and the…
, - July 19, 2013
Here is one way to offer your congregation an opportunity to grow in their faith as a church and as…
- July 17, 2013
The Game of Theology Buy yourself a package of 3 x 5 cards and stick a few in your pocket…
, , - July 15, 2013
Recently studies of clergy health like the Duke Clergy Health study, have emphasized the quality of resiliency as important for…
, - July 12, 2013
In reading Thomas Friedman’s The World is Flat I was struck with its implications for denominationalism. One of the problems…
- July 10, 2013
Where are denominations headed? What will they look like in the future? As I understand it, denominations developed more…
- July 8, 2013
Recently I learned that a pastor's spouse had been diagnosed with breast cancer. The word has spread through the congregation,…
, - July 5, 2013
Humor helps us cleanse ourselves & gain perspective I realize that preachers have the reputation for being self-righteous and judgmental.…
, , - July 3, 2013
There are times it helps to consider that what is happening may reflect God’s sense of humor. God, if you…
, , - July 1, 2013
Let me suggest several ways in which humor can be part of our souls journey. First, we can help ourselves…
, , - June 29, 2013
Who could imagine what real clergy face?Clergy Tales--Tails - Wagging - Friendly but Exhausting It's both exhausting and very satisfying.
- June 28, 2013
Our soul is healthiest when it includes a good dose of humor. As was mentioned in the last blog, if…
, , - June 26, 2013
We have been exploring the value of releasing your anger. Now I want to explore for a couple of future…
, , - June 24, 2013
My grandson has a soccer tournament this weekend which is occupying my attention. Since I want to give some thought…
- June 21, 2013
Let me provide you another example of how a psalm can provide you the framework for expressing despairing feelings to…
, , - June 19, 2013
As we learn to express our hurt and anger to God, it is important that we recognize the importance of…
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