“Shepherd the flock of God that is among you…” When Al Gore invented the internet* a new opportunity for “pastoring” was also invented. With a few strokes on my keyboard and a click of the mouse I can sit under… Continue Reading
“…their nobles would not stoop to serve their Lord.” –Nehemiah 3:5 All of the returning exiles were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Everybody is wearing a tool belt and getting their hands dirty. Nobody is immune from serving…except for the… Continue Reading
Don’t be like Job’s friends. I’ve said that quite a few times when encouraging people not to be miserable counselors to suffering people. In the face of a hurting and destitute Job—who at times was even suicidal—all these friends did… Continue Reading
Last week James MacDonald resigned. Not as pastor or anything like that. He resigned his post as “fixer”: No more setting people straight, helping others see the light. No more putting people on a program or convincing them to look… Continue Reading