Category Archives: Random Thoughts

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand. (Philippians 4:4-5) In the midst of everything going on in our culture, have you lost your joy? Are … Continue reading →

It sounds like a religious cliche. A cop-out. A nice sounding phrase thrown out by pious Christians who don’t know what else to say. The world needs Jesus. What difference can Jesus make? Our world is broken…angry…divided…crying out for justice…looking … Continue reading →

This month marks my 30th year in full-time ministry as a pastor. Wow…I am getting old! In May 1990, I moved to New Orleans, LA as a naive, ultra-idealistic, fearful yet slightly over-confident Bible college graduate ready to embark on … Continue reading →

Recently I was asked again for our church’s sabbatical policy. It seems another pastor was nearing burnout at a church unaccustomed to handling it. What is going on? It seems that more and more pastors are facing burnout…dealing with mental … Continue reading →

I grew up in the country. I probably didn’t realize how “country” it was until later in life. We had seven acres of land. A large pasture with woods in the back along with a spring-fed pond. We raised cows…chickens…and … Continue reading →