It isn’t even right for me to say that pastors need to be weak. That implies that there’s some kind of underlying agenda to the weakness. It would also be wrong for me to say that pastors should let their weakness show. Again, the problem with this is that there’s an agenda behind it. It is even worse to require pastors to show their weakness so that it will help others. Agenda again. The fact is pastors are weak. And... Read more
This is a painting I did this weekend. We have lots of crows around here and I find them fascinating creatures. They are the subject of many of my paintings. This is a common site around here. This and other paintings are available in my eBay store and my etsy store. Read more
I read an interesting article on James Blunt, “The Blunt Life” written by Austin Scaggs for Rolling Stone Magazine (an October, 2007 issue). I was moved by it. But probably not in the way intended. I don’t know why I was surprised, but this James Blunt guy that my daughter listens to singing those sweet heart-breaking love songs is quite the hedonist. I think he’s talented and I do like a couple of his songs. My favorite one is “Goodbye... Read more
I’m discovering that it is dangerous for pastors to blog. Just like it’s dangerous for church communities to be open about their struggles. I started journalling over 20 years ago, having been strongly influenced by the famous Benedictine monk, Thomas Merton. I’ve never stopped. I’ve got stacks of black journals, the summary of all my joys, sorrows, victories and struggles over the years. So the transition to blogging was very natural. In fact, my journal writing has suffered since I... Read more
A friend sent me a small note that said, among other things, “Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts” (2 Timothy 2:22). It meant a lot to me, especially today, and I’ll tell you why. People have left our community. Again. And I think more will leave. It’s hard to take. I don’t resent them. I’m not angry. People are free to choose what they want. I don’t imagine I have everything everybody needs.... Read more
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