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- April 19, 2013
Our soul is healthiest when it includes a good dose of humor. As was mentioned in the last blog, if…
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There is nothing quite so refreshing as having a good experience of laughter. You can really be tired, or experience…
, , - April 15, 2013
Part 2 of an 8 part story. If missed part 1, click on Truth & Consequences category. ********************* I’m sure…
, - April 12, 2013
As we continue to look at the area of lament, (We'll get to humor soon) I would call your attention…
, , , - April 10, 2013
In continuing to look at ways to keep our life in balance, I want to look again at the Psalms…
, , - April 8, 2013
This begins a new story, each installment available on Monday by 9 a.m. While the story is fiction, it…
, - April 5, 2013
Think of the various experiences in ministry that cause you to be angry. As a beginning, make a list of…
, , - April 3, 2013
Are there times that you get tired of being reasonable and sensitive to the other person? It is the quality…
, - April 1, 2013
God, Not Death has the final word Though he had no real awareness of time passing, it was three days…
- March 29, 2013
N o one wants to appear to be a whiner. We hold our complaints inside, nurse them in private thoughts,…
, - March 27, 2013
"My God, My God why have you forsaken me?" The Gospels report this as Jesus words from the cross. As…
, - March 25, 2013
Does Life Have Meaning Part 7 “God is like that lifeless statue of Jesus I shot a few minutes ago,”…
- March 22, 2013
Our culture does not usually associate ministry and anger. Yet many clergy will confess to some strong currents of anger…
, - March 20, 2013
Our culture has a bias against anger. As a child we are told not to get angry. As we grow,…
, - March 18, 2013
Hypocritical Oath for Pastors Part 6 Who's Jacob? “Why do you keep doing it, Mark? Most of your own people…
- March 15, 2013
When you think about it, the number one problem most of us face in the developed world is also the…
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RAPID RITING RE RACISM.
March 29, 2017
HOW DO YOU DISCUSS RACE IN MIXED COMPANY Ok, so you’ve taken a significant step in establishing a…
TWO STRATEGIES AGAINST LONELINESS
March 24, 2017
OVERCOMING MOMENTS OF LONELINESS Reflect on your moments of loneliness in the midst of an overcommitted, stressful life? You lead…
IT’S LONELY IN THE PULPIT
March 22, 2017
I’m meeting with some clergy in West Virginia Presbytery about clergy health. Below is one of the exercises I will…
ABOUT THE IMMIGRANTS, GOD SAYS:
March 17, 2017
We have heard a lot about immigration and immigrants in recent times. Recently I was reading Ezekiel in the CEB…
BUILDING RESPECT FOR CLERGY ONE STORY AT A TIME
March 15, 2017
A STAR AND A TEAR A mystery thriller with a spiritual edge Kindle: $3.99, paperback $14.00 amzn.to/13VO446 …
NO WHINING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD
March 10, 2017
THY KINGDOM COME We pray “Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” If, as…
Healthy Clergy Make Healthy Congregations
March 8, 2017
A Company of Pastors offers a fresh approach to overcoming the type of loneliness that seems inherent in…
GOSPEL FIRST, OPINIONS SECOND
March 3, 2017
STANDING IN THE BREECH I think one of the challenges of being a pastor is that you are called to…
BEING SERIOUS ABOUT THE CHURCH GAME
March 1, 2017
WHAT DOES YOUR CHURCH HAVE TO SAY? Should we get serious and stop playing around or should we seriously play…
Church Support for Clergy Financial Health
February 24, 2017
DISCUSSING FINANCES BEFORE A CLERGY IS CALLED The advantage of an interim having a frank and honest discussion with the…