I massage the top, the heel, the sole, and the toes, and feel the tension leave, first the foot, then the ankles, then ebb from rest of the body.
Category: Ministry
The Power of Being Quiet
I learned never to underestimate the power of being quiet while sitting with someone in pain.
Pastor Appreciation is Great, Sort of….
The Pastor stood up and said, “I’m tired of the backbiting, the gossip, and the assassination of character that goes on in this church. I’m tired of being alone, of always watching my back, and of being the target of endless criticism. I’m tired of being hated. Goodbye.” Then he stepped down from the pulpit, … Continue reading Pastor Appreciation is Great, Sort of….
Finding My Power Again
All my life, I've trained to be a person who notices and helps when someone is in distress.
The Good and Faithful Servant
He eased her to the ground, held her head in his lap, and asked for someone to call an ambulance. Then he spoke quietly to soothe the woman until help arrived.
Roadside Reacquaintance
A beat-up sedan pulled up behind us and a young man climbed out. He was barefoot and shirtless.... "Y'all need any help?" he drawled.
Connecting
I learned that the most powerful thing to happen in the pulpit does not come from eloquence or charisma, but from connecting with the people and feeling what they feel.
Pangs of Envy
After forty years, I can say I'm free of envy of my fellow youth group member, even if he is still handsome at sixty--like a movie star who has decided to make his hair gray to acknowledge he’s aging but still sexy.
One of those Sad Moments
On the one hand, I wish I had never left the ministry. On the other hand, I wish I had never gone into it in the first place.
Purposeful Moments
Lost moments. Shared moments. Moments for second chances. They don’t last long but they’re a big deal.
Deep Calls 