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A Punxsutawney Epiphany: I Am, Indeed, Quite Stupid!
Every six months or so, I realize something that astounds me. In fact, you probably ought to be…
Approaching Oz
“I didn’t like the other minister. He was pushy and didn’t call before he came by.” The lady…
Broken Jesus: Trying to Shove Jesus into One Small Little Corner of Our Lives
I got an award once that I was so very proud of, at a big ceremony in Beverly…
“So, What’s It Really like to Be a Pastor?”
This past year, pastors have resigned and left the ministry at historically high rates. Depression and even suicide…
Compromises Made: A Slow Pony Ride
We’re stallions meant to run and race hard, but we’re opting to be a pony ride for kids…
Detours and Delays
So with the exit of 2020, we launched out to start a new church. The first two weeks…
Denial’s Not Just a River in Egypt: Believe It or Not, the Problem is You!
Believe it or not, the biggest jerks in the world don’t realize they are. Even when they notice…
Rainbow Sprinkles: To Those Who Don’t Fit It…Good!
You may not have known I was a dancer in the 80s. Just a boy, his dance belt,…
Room at the Top: It’s Okay to Be Seen as a Failure
We are often told there are times we need to “cut our losses.” For example, if you’ve invested…
It Follows: Let It Go
Last Friday night, I took my wife out to a nice restaurant for her birthday. The kids were…
When Did You Wake Up?
I think I first started waking up around the age of 41. That’s when I realized the secrets…
A Covering of Snow: A New Life and Hope
The gales of wind howled through the trees outside the old cabin. Smoke rose from the chimney as…