It’s Pastor Appreciation Month — just in the nick of time!
In 1986, Edward Bratcher wrote in The Walk on Water Syndrome, “The typical pastor feels no one cares for him and his development” and noted that 83 […]
02
Oct
2021
Blog Tag
Miscellaneous
06
Sep
2021
From the beginning, work was God’s idea …
“The hardest thing about milking cows,” observed a farmer, ” is that they never stay milked.” Work never stays done, does it? It just isn’t possible to […]
23
Aug
2021
How can I cope?
You thought 2020 was bad, but we’re actually seeing more mental health issues, more mental illness, more relational conflicts, and more anxiety, depression, and deep, dark despair […]
17
Aug
2021
WARNING: The pain is setting in …
Over the past 18 months, I’ve been diligent to keep the Board of Directors and Prayer Partners for Scott Free Clinic well apprised of what was happening, […]
08
Aug
2021
It is foolish to characterize someone from one moment in time …
When we think well of someone, we can often rattle off a list of reasons why … several moments we think characterize them in a positive manner. […]
05
Aug
2021
Are human limitations good or bad? The answer is, “Yes” …
Limitations. In spite of the bazillion kids who heard from their parents while growing up they could be or do anything they wanted in life, the truth […]
29
Jul
2021
A paralyzing outcome of the pandemic and fear of the “new normal” …
A year of life in a pandemic, and now the fears of what to do with a “new normal,” have had many effects that have deeply impacted […]
04
Jul
2021
For Independence Day: The Bible on freedom …
Every July 4, Americans observe Independence Day, but we really celebrate something bigger than a historical event, we celebrate freedom and being a nation that stands for […]
01
Jul
2021
Beat fear with the presence of Christ …
Most of us are much more courageous when we aren’t alone. Just think about some of the more frightening scenarios people experience: For kids, it’s the thick […]
30
Jun
2021
Did the pandemic steal you passion?
Have you ever had an indulgent “lazy” weekend where you stayed in bed so long that, when you finally got up and around, you didn’t feel like […]