It has been over a year since my last post. Ministry has a way of filling the calendar, but I am feeling a nudge to return.
There is something about writing that brings clarity. As I put words on the screen, it helps me reflect on what I am observing, wrestling with, and learning in ministry. I have missed that.
I am not sure how often I will write. We live in a world of too many words. But this blog has always been less about the audience and more about the discipline. It is about the slow work of paying attention. So here we go again.
In our staff devotional time this morning, we surveyed Psalm 46. This is a wonderful reflection on God’s presence and provision during tumultuous times. The psalm begins with a confession of God’s strength and help in times of trouble. It goes on ...
After a few years of settling into my role as pastor of The United Church in Canandaigua, New York, I am excited to relaunch this blog. It has been a period of adjustment and growth, and now I am eager to reconnect with you all through these refle...
Discerning has become a key issue for me in ministry. I find myself constantly using the word in conversations, leader meetings, and even interactions with other churches. I feel like those around me are thinking, “Here he goes again talking about...
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