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Jan 10, 2012
Falling into Open Arms
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I’ve decided that I’m in a child-like season, where I’m supposed to forget that I went to seminary and allegedly know what’s going on in church. I have fallen backwards into the wide arms of the Church universal, trusting that she will catch me and hold me and accept me, a sinner and a wandering soul. Image by Grant Harder.... Read More + |
Jan 13, 2011
The Ministers' Morgue: A Discussion of Intimacy and Authenticity
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In December I posted a short story called The Ministers’ Morgue. If you would like to read it, here are parts one, two, and three.... Read More + |
Dec 22, 2010
The Ministers' Morgue - Conclusion
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The following piece of fiction is the conclusion of a three-part series. Read part one. Read part two. On January 13th I will share the real event from my life that was the inspiration for The Ministers' Morgue and discuss some of the issues from this story. The man began to speak quickly - very business-like. “Well, that’s done.... Read More + |
Dec 15, 2010
The Ministers' Morgue - part two
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The following piece of fiction is part two of a three-part series. Read part one here. I was going to post it in four parts, but I've agreed to three after an outcry in the comments last week. ;-) The Questions Do you want the next question or not?" "Fine." "What’s a Tertium Quid?" My mouth fell open.... Read More + |
Dec 9, 2010
The Ministers' Morgue - part one
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The following is a work of fiction. This short story will appear in 4 parts over the next four weeks and is intended to help us think about some serious issues for those in the helping professions. An unexpected phone call I got the news that a minister friend had died in Waco. He dropped dead right on the sidewalk. There was no warning.... Read More + |
Oct 21, 2010
Redeeming the Sermon
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“On the day named after the sun, we hold a meeting in one place for all who live in the cities or the country nearby. The memoirs of the apostles [the gospels] or the writings of the prophets are read as long as time permits. When the reader has finished, the overseer gives a talk urging and inviting us to imitate all these good examples.... Read More + |
Jun 3, 2010
A story from WAY down under
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It's time for me to tell my story. I'm ready. It's been over ten years and it's time for me to share. Many people have heard the story told by others. Some have heard it from me, in part. Read More + |
Aug 25, 2009
Christian Bubbles, Health Insurance, and Strippers
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Kristi decided that she would go sell insurance to the employees at the local strip club. Because, after all, strippers need insurance too, right? Read More + |
Jan 27, 2009
It's all about relationships
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1. Live above the appearance of impropriety. Go out of your way to make sure you are not misunderstood in matters of moral uprightness. In everything, pay attention to how your church might perceive circumstances.... Read More + |
Nov 28, 2008
Intentional Grounding
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As a high school quarterback, I spent most of my time on offense running for my life.... Read More + |
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