Tag Archives: pastor

I’ve got the green light … Now what?

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

A week ago Josh and I walked through the doors at Lahey Hospital and headed to the transplant wing. When we walk around Lahey we do it like we built the place. We know where everything is because we’ve spent … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed and needing prayer

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

When I first saw this picture I didn’t understand. I looked more closely and then I saw the bridge. “Uh oh. That’s not going to be pretty.” Then, I thought about me. I was cruising along, enjoying life, enjoying a … Continue reading →

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I can hear the Yeti breathing

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

The day before I was admitted to the hospital in Florida, I went on a roller coaster at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. That, in itself, was a victory. In January of 2009 I weighed 293 pounds during our family vacation in … Continue reading →

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Viral? I don’t even think we have a sniffle.

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

I’ve been in church 47 years. I’ve heard a lot of sermons about evangelism. But I don’t have a single example of even one of the churches I’ve been in actively and intentionally starting a new church or a new … Continue reading →

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Hey pastor, you aren’t all that.

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

Newsflash. Pastor discovers he’s just another screw up like everyone else. I’d like to see that in the news because, hey pastor, you aren’t a big deal. You’re not Jesus. Take all the Greek and Hebrew classes you want. Quote … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Ways to say “I don’t give a CRAP about you!”

Posted on May 2, 2010 by

10. Isolate and whisper. Even turn your back to others. 9. Nonstop inside jokes are always good. Share memories and laugh loud about stuff nearby people didn’t experience. If they ask, brush them off with, “You had to be there.” … Continue reading →

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A drop-dead ministry …

Posted on April 16, 2010 by

It easier to just do things yourself but unfortunately the only thing that guarantees is that you will be working alone. I remember the simple  message I saw on Sesame Street when I was growing up: “It’s nice to share.” … Continue reading →

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“Relevant” is not a dirty word

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

Some people are scared of “relevant” preaching. I understand that many see if as a catchphrase that means the bible has been replaced by issues in preaching. You can pick any number of churches that will tell good stories and … Continue reading →

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No one reads smoke signals anymore

Posted on February 11, 2010 by

I’d seen this video presentation before but this afternoon it hit me in a new way. Do you know how difficult it is to get church people to plan creatively? No matter what board or commission I’ve served on, no … Continue reading →

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