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- December 2, 2011
I remember reading a book in college that suggested that the Greek civilization came up to the brink of a…
, - December 1, 2011
You probably noticed that in sketching out these experiences, I did not begin with the first petition, "Hallowed be thy…
, - November 30, 2011
For the fourth experience of living the Lord's Prayer, I call your attention to the part of the prayer that…
, - November 29, 2011
For your third week of living the Lord's Prayer, I offer you the petition, "Forgive us our debts as we…
, - November 28, 2011
For the second experience based on the Lord's Prayer, I would suggest the petition "Give us this day our daily…
, - November 22, 2011
Today and in the week following thanksgiving, I want to suggest a series of experiences for a busy pastor based…
, - November 21, 2011
The fourth week in Advent draws near. This year it is exactly one week before Christmas. The schedule is difficult…
, - November 18, 2011
By the third week in Advent, the pressure of events is beginning to wear you down. It is important to…
, - November 17, 2011
The second Sunday in Advent focuses on John the Baptist and his focus on acting ethically as a way to…
, - November 16, 2011
Pastors are always busy, especially during holy day seasons. Yet, however busy we are, we can always take some slot…
, - November 15, 2011
As a pastor, I'm fully aware that Advent is about expectations. Advent is a time of waiting for something important…
, , - November 11, 2011
Inform the presbytery meeting that we will be reflecting together on how God as gifted us together as the Body…
, , - November 10, 2011
This can be done either by members of the presbytery staff or by members of the council of presbytery. It…
, - November 9, 2011
Having discussed this together as a session and with the pastor, on a given Sunday an elder will be invited…
, , - November 8, 2011
I think it is important that we have experiences at our presbytery meetings that remind us of the spiritual dimensions…
, - November 7, 2011
When you read the various arguments that are being spoken and published with respect to the hot issues that are…
HEALTHY CLERGY MAKE HEALTHY CONGREGATIONS
October 7, 2015
HEALTHY CLERGY There is a lot of scary news about declining churches, splitting churches, scandals in churches, bankrupt churches, and…
YOU CAN HOOK THE BIG ONE
October 2, 2015
What if a half-hour of your time could Fulfill a dream of being a writer. Provide you exposure to those…
FICTIONAL WORD THERAPY
September 30, 2015
BEING CREATIVE WITH CRISIS There is a creative way to move beyond crisis and regain your power to make choices…
BRING ORDER TO THE CHAOS IN YOUR LIFE
September 23, 2015
THE BIG PICTURE Have you ever hit your thumb with a hammer or hit your head on an overhang? If…
A CLERGY SECRET ABOUT HANDLING A CHURCH ANTAGONIST
September 18, 2015
An Enemy Within the Church Almost every pastor has the experience of having some person or persons within the membership…
HAVING A WORD WITH GOD
September 16, 2015
START WITH THREE FRIENDS For this experience, I would invite you to choose three clergy friends. I think your enjoyment…
COME LABOR (WRITE) ON
September 11, 2015
A tribute to Labor Day A teaser for the Presbyterian Writers Guild three phase writing contest. To be sung by…
A COMMUNITY OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES
September 9, 2015
WE ARE MORE THAN CLERGY Recently my wife joined a local congregation,and someone asked me if I were going to…
OVERCOMING STRANGERHOOD
September 4, 2015
THROUGH MODERN TECHNOLOGY In my previous blog, I suggested that one of the biggest lies we tell the world is…
LIAR, LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE
September 2, 2015
The Biggest Lie If you were to suggest the biggest lie that churches tell, what would it be?Knowing what Jesus…