Thoughts about another year of ministry with women in addiction: What in my demeanor or conversation or stated and lived beliefs would ever give anyone the idea that I would continue to give aid and comfort to someone living a … Read More
Adam Grant: “Generosity isn’t saying yes to every request. It’s helping when you can make a unique contribution.” “Generosity isn’t sacrificing yourself for others. It’s helping when it won’t exhaust you—and when it energizes you.” (Although there may be times … Read More
“I believe almost any tree can grow out of a rock, given the right conditions. I’ve certainly seen enough of them. In my part of the world, I’ve seen just about every type of tree doing this. Generally the seed … Read More
In 1992, I attended a retreat. At the end of the weekend we were asked to share what the weekend had meant to us and what we were going to do with it. I recall saying that I felt like … Read More
I wrote the post “A Church Observed”, included below, in February 2009. What I saw then and what I see now is very exciting….people in congregations across our community doing great things! But the potential is even greater for certain … Read More
Seeing this picture on a friend’s Facebook page reminded me that there was a morning last year when I was in prayer and I clearly felt the Lord speak to my heart the word, “Enough.” That was all. It … Read More
Life from the Backside of 60 There is a meme that was making its round on Facebook that went like this: “In your 20’s you are annoyed that others talk about you. In your 40’s you no longer care … Read More
Zebras and Harness Racers….. In late summer of 2014 and for much of the next year I experienced a multitude of frustrations and confusion in attempting to connect with some individuals in ministry beyond my local community and church, I … Read More
What experiences in our lives inform one’s faith and practice of it? And is it any different for clergy as opposed to laity? https://juicyecumenism.com/2016/03/03/episcopal-priest-underwent-abortion-to-finish-divinity-school-later-tanked-parish/ This is a disturbing report of a parish priest who had an abortion in divinity … Read More
It was a rough weekend. I found it necessary to dismiss one young lady who secreted beer into the house, drank it and got caught. That, in my experience, has been a very rare occurrence. She had been doing so well, … Read More