December 2005 - Talk with the Preacher

December 31, 2005

Blessing for a New Year

It seems like standing on the edge of a new year always makes me stop...

December 29, 2005

There is a God and She Is Not Me

A lot of people seem to think that by this time in my life I...

December 25, 2005

Wishing You Peace

Wishing You PeaceThe Butlers2005(Isn't this greeting beautiful?? To read more about the joy of creating...

December 24, 2005

The UPS Man and Me

I noticed a few nights ago while at a holiday party that, once people find...

December 23, 2005

Merr . . . uh . . . Happy Holidays

I'll admit I am not always the most appreciative recipient of my friends' Christmas letters....

December 22, 2005

My Life in Second Grade

If I don't watch it my 7 year old Sammy is likely to start his...

December 21, 2005

Cold Hands, Warm Hearts

It is freezing outside today, and I am not just saying that because I grew...

December 19, 2005

Real Preachers Wear Stilettos

I am going to write a book someday. I'm sure of it. I've already assembled...

December 17, 2005

Anniversary

Here's a riddle for you: how do you pastor a church and remain sane?If you...

December 17, 2005

Neighbors

Today was a beautiful day for a neighbor, as Mr. Rogers would sing, and Calvary...

December 16, 2005

Imagination, Not Intellect

At the advice of some of my preacher friends I have been reading a very...

December 15, 2005

To Be a Star

My relationship with the media is rocky at best. This is usually not the fault...

December 12, 2005

Family Album

In my opinion . . . if you are grappling with a biblical text week...

December 10, 2005

Ugly Never Wins

I fully admit I was prepared not to like it. The thing is, my personal...

December 07, 2005

Drumbeat

The writer of the middle part of Isaiah spent a lot of time trying to...

December 07, 2005

Conversations

This blog is an invitation into the world that I see from behind the pulpit...

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