With only a few sermons under his belt, he really didn’t know how to preach. When he stood to speak that morning, pages of notes lay on the podium, along with his red-letter edition Bible. The small church building was still pretty but the long-time members were battered by years thad had made them old … Continue reading The Boy Becomes a Preacher
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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….
They Can’t Forget Me If They Never Knew Me
I'm not going to be attending my 35th college reunion.
Prayer? Try Rubbing a Lamp
I always wanted more than the genie experience. I preached that praying should be a constant communion of spirits. I tried to practice it, too. I poured my heart out for hours at a time....
Chicken in Church (and It’s Not Potluck)
I asked for conversation and they attacked. I say they're chicken... If I were still a minister, I'd be embarrassed at their answers.
I Was Tired
“I don’t think any of us knew how tired you were,” my friend said after I moved away. I didn't realize at first how right he was. When I arrived in Orlando, I thought I’d find a job right away, but in fact I stayed inside with the lights off and couldn’t move for days which … Continue reading I Was Tired
