Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter

December 20, 2014

finding wisdom in a foolish world

Excerpts:

I’ve always wondered what the signs of pastoral burnout might be. One pastor tells of his experience of going for a job and finding himself weeping uncontrollably. Another person in the helping profession talks about losing a close relative and never shedding a tear. I’m cognizant of the dangers of burnout in a profession with […]

Grief is a universal human experience. No one has lived this life very long without experiencing some level of grief. It’s a predictable experience not only in the fact that we all experience grief, but the basic way we handle grief is the same. Whether it be the predictable sorrow of a child moving off to college […]

Whenever I’m doing the wedding ceremony for a couple, there is one major question which I want to know the answer to—can you grow? If the answer is yes, there are no limitations for the couple. They can endure any hardship. Thrive in any circumstance. Enjoy a lifetime together no matter the ups and downs […]

At times the concepts of justice and grace seem juxtaposed. We are supposed to value both but the two seem at odds. Grace is best illustrated in humanity not getting what we deserve. God grants us what we do not deserve and withholds what we do deserve. Yet justice is also an integral part of […]

Everyone believes there is something holding them back. There is a disadvantage which is keeping them from accomplishing their goals. The prevailing thought is “if only…” If only I… had more time would’ve started earlier had a supportive spouse didn’t have small kids had a more flexible job could do this full-time had wealthier parents […]