I spend a fair amount of time in pastoral counseling. Subjects range from addictions to marital strife to emotional turmoil.I believe being "available" for that type of ministry is exceedingly important.In some sessions, I feel more than capable to do what I'm doing....
If you've looked at the "Books I Like" sidebar on this blog, you'll notice that I've read Hannah's Child, a memoir by Duke Divinity School's Stanley Hauerwas. Hauerwas, a native Texan who taught at Notre Dame before landing at Duke, is the kind of theologian who...
I have been spending some time in Ephesians recently.It's actually the place in Scripture I go whenever I am feeling spiritually malnourished.Yet in all the times I've read that letter, I had never noticed 4:22 where Paul describes to the Ephesian Christians what kind...
I spent much of Thursday and Friday evenings at a track & field meet, as my 17-year-old son Riley is a member of his school's sprint team.As it was my first extended time at such a meet, I had some to reflect on the sport and the people in it:1) It's no wonder...
We have several of these teaser billboards scattered around town.This one is my favorite, especially the blogger's facial expression.The billboard, microsite, and post cards have all helped to create a buzz around The Office series.The buzz continues this Sunday as we...
Every once in awhile, I think of something I should have said in a sermon.This past Sunday was just such a case.I had a nice riff that went along these lines:Some of you have issues at work. Some of you have issues with your boss and you can't imagine ever being good...
Some random observations you may -- or may not -- find to be of interest:1. I shave twice a day. Once in the a.m. and then again sometime between 3 and 5 p.m. It's like starting the day all over.2. If there is a college sporting event between a public school (like the...
I received a text message from my 20 year old daughter with the words, "My 94 year old grandmother has a website." Huh?So I checked it out.It's true.You should check it out, too.http://www.bettyxdavis.com/What in the world do you get someone like that for their 95th...
Yesterday's message that launched The Office series was called "Taking Care Of Business."So naturally, our band opened up the worship time with a cover of the Bachman Turner Overdrive song straight out of 1973. It's a rock anthem with real staying power, and it was...
Billboards: Ready.Website: Ready.Facebook Page: Ready.Post Cards: Ready.Prayer Support: Ready.Michael Scott clips: Ready.Sermon: ???Actually, I think it's ready.Week One of The Office launches with a message called "Taking Care Of Business."Sunday.8:30. 10. 11:30.