We in the West have already had two of the six Sundays of Lent. The East is just ramping up. They start on a different schedule, and each of the four Sundays before Lent begins has its own clear focus. It is all about getting ready for Lent. The Pharisee & The Publican It started this week […]
What Does Lent Mean to You?
For the Western Church Lent has begun, and for the East it is drawing near. What does Lent mean to you? Lent has many meanings across the Christian spectrum. For some it is the richest season of the year for their spiritual life. For some it is a guilt-ridden set of empty rituals. For some […]
Pray Without Ceasing: Can You Be Serious?
Sometimes as the Apostle Paul reached the end of a letter he would sort of pile it on. It’s a little like Steve Jobs — “Just one more thing!” And we urge you, beloved, to admonish the idlers, encourage the faint-hearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them. See that none of you repays evil […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: A Role Model for Your Preaching Life
Dear ______: Yes, your first preaching class brings a new and different challenge. I’ll confess I’m almost glad to hear you say you are terrified. I don’t want you to feel bad. But I do want you to take it seriously. For a literary role model I offer you Frodo from Tolkein’s The Lord of the […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: The Inner Life of the Writer
Dear ______: Sorry to let so much time lapse between letters. Thanks for your note, and I’m sorry that writing is proving to be such a struggle. You are in good company. If writing is part of what you do for a living then inner turmoil is probably another part. You can find a lot of professional […]
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