Submit? I’d Rather Not
As a pastor who leads day in and day out, I feel comfortable when I am the primary authority, giving vision and guidance to others on how things need to […]
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When the Professional is Personal
When the pastor’s phone rings, you never know who or what is on the other end of the line. It could be good news—the birth of a baby, an invitation […]
When Love Blurs
I know we’re not supposed to have favorites, but let me tell you about my favorite. I met her ten years ago. Her brother was an active member of our […]
“Find Yourself a Group of Friends…”
Find yourself a group of friends… …who will remind you to take care of yourself. Just last night I went to set my home alarm before going to bed, […]
The Liturgy of the Mandarin Orange: A Divorce Ceremony
The mandarin was Aurelia’s idea. The rest of the rituals had been pre-planned by me, but her spontaneity with the fruit helped. Let me explain. We were throwing a funeral […]
Dwell with Me in Darkness
I just want to know, God. When you spoke about binding up the broken-hearted, right there between good news for the poor and release for the captives, who did you […]
Sometimes You Just Need to See the Love
Many of our members have excitedly jumped on board for our very first Meet-Up Week, scheduled for February 16-21, 2014. (If you’re still looking for one to attend, the link […]
Telling the Old, Old Story
“Preparations were carefully made. All the people who expected to participate were very sure that their feet were already clean and had nice new hose. White sheets were hung up […]
Job Hunting for the Two Career Couple: When the Right Call Is Not the Church
I sat on the bed, listening to the shower. At my feet there was a massive pile of laundry, mostly my husband’s clothes. He was packing a large suitcase and moving […]
Pastor and Possible Friend: A Perspective of a Clergyperson and Clergy Spouse
The new president of Princeton Seminary wrote an article last December, titled “Pastor, not friend.” In that article, he reflects on his relationship with a devoted elder of the parish […]
