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Foundations

Could it be that the leaders of our churches no longer lead from a solid foundation? This take may not be what you expect. Slow down. Listen to God’s Word. Do what it says.

I was after a short hike, just a couple of miles, when the path crossed a dirt road in the middle of the forest. It ran straight and for the most part level as it disappeared in the distance. Even for a short hike I had made good time so I took advantage of theContinue reading “Straight Paths”

Time For Family

Daddy, you get to stay home today? I had tried to sneak quietly out of the room but my daughter who had snuck in sometime in the middle of the night was looking at me with her bright, joy filled eyes as I tried to quietly exit. I picked her up, hugged her and toldContinue reading “Time For Family”

Oh – That’s Not Good.

180/123. Oh. That’s not good. That number was my wake up call. It was a blood pressure reading one morning shortly after my doctor observed that I may have high blood pressure. I did not want that diagnosis because none of the implications are good, mainly: stressed, overweight and out of shape. Pastor’s can’t beContinue reading “Oh – That’s Not Good.”

The Lazy Pastor

I have heard a lot of great ideas for pastors that I think are fantastic, and perfect for running yourself into the ground. Most, if not all are well intentioned: Always be available to talk. Go visit people. Never be too proud to clean a toilet. Go the extra mile and pick up trash. BeContinue reading “The Lazy Pastor”