Aug 23, 2011 | Being a Minister
One summer Sunday morning, I was sitting with a group of elderly ladies prior to worship. We were chatting about the heat, the taste of fresh peaches from the farmer’s market, and other summer topics, when I looked at my watch. It was time to get ready to lead in...
Aug 17, 2011 | Being a Minister, Community
I’m often amazed, amused, and at times even taken aback by what the internet does for us. It is remarkable to have such endless and uncensored access to news (and non-news) and opinions, and even more remarkable to be able to respond back to it all in the ever-present...
Aug 12, 2011 | Adventures in Seminary, Challenges in Calling
Semper fidelis has been the motto of the United States Marine Corps since 1883. It is a Latin phrase that means “always faithful.” The phrase has been on my heart a lot lately because of two journeys–one that is my sister’s and brother-in-law’s and one that is...
Aug 5, 2011 | Being a Minister
When a new acquaintance learns of my church gig, one of the first questions is usually, “How long have you been a minister?” Well, it depends. I think I’ve been a minister for a while now. My first unpaid role was team leader of a Young Life group in 1996, and I...
