Tag Archives: humility

How should I shepherd this flock? Where do I begin?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by

“I have something for you,” Jen said. Her face wore her father’s half-smirk-half-smile that always made me wonder what he was up to. She stood facing me close enough that I could see the same spark that I used to … Continue reading →

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Holding pattern and Christmas blessings

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

I remember once, years back, when I was in the air above Chicago’s O’hare airport circling and waiting to land. Back then there was no wifi, no tv’s and laptops were few and far between. I was listening to the … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a former wheelchair snob

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

I’m just going to put this out there, as insensitive and politically incorrect as it is. It’s gonna shock those of my readers who paint me as a martyr, super-saint or spiritual giant. What can I say, that was a … Continue reading →

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Who is Bilirubin and why is he messing with me?

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

I now have an envelope stuffed with my liver disease records from all the way back to 2005 when it was discovered. It’s a lot of paper. Most of it makes no sense to me. But other parts of it … Continue reading →

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A bloodied pile of bodies in your wake?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

Something doesn’t add up. Have you met the “pastor” who says he is all about spreading the gospel but treats people like crap? I have. Heck, I’ve even been guilty of doing the same thing. When we’re more about advancing … 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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