In the last couple of months, two significant events occurred in the history of space exploration. While most of us can identify the first one – the landing of the Mars explorer “Curiosity” – it is likely that the second went relatively unnoticed. Early last month, an Associated Press report marked the 35th anniversary of … Continue reading A Re-shaped Purpose – The Voyager Project and Exited Pastors
It’s amazing who you might know! The idea of “six degrees of separation” – where everyone is approximately six steps away, by way of introduction, from any other person in the world - has entered the mainstream of our culture. In the last 10 years, there have been studies conducted to try to validate the … Continue reading Exited Pastors – Everybody Knows One!
I am not a “gear head”! But you can’t live in Detroit and not be impacted by the car industry - especially in mid-August when, in what has become a yearly pilgrimage for many, the “Dream Cruise” descends on the 21 mile route down Woodward Avenue from Pontiac to Detroit. It is the largest one-day … Continue reading The “Dream” in the Dream Cruise – thoughts on restoring the broken among us.
How do we align biblical understandings of pastoral ministry with cultural expectations…Can we? One of the books I have listed on my “Reading” page is David Rohrer’s new book, “The Sacred Wilderness of Pastoral Ministry”(IVP). I found this book to be incredibly insightful and refreshing. The author takes his cue from the life and work … Continue reading Bookshelf – Recommended Reads
“Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat. Simon, I've prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out. When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start.” … Continue reading Facing our Humanity
This video recently appeared on Facebook, and while I rarely click on any of the hundreds of video links posted, this one caught my attention. So, I clicked, and was rewarded with a 1 minute visual parable. Let me start by saying that, just like with any parable or metaphor, the part of your brain … Continue reading Three bears and a ladder – a parable of grace
Everyone would like a fresh start! At some point in our lives, we all would like the opportunity to begin again. Whether in something as complex as rebuilding a broken relationship or as simple as a "do-over" in a child's game, getting a fresh start is an experience we long for. And it is always … Continue reading Fresh Start
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