Monthly Archives: December 2011

Contemplating the Crib

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

When we think about Jesus, when we start to contemplate the crib, we explode into joy over what we have seen. We inaugurate a convincing of His second coming. You might say that we suddenly adjust to a Jesus who … Continue reading →

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Everything is Broken

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

I’m really sad today.  There is just too much hurt, too many casualties, too many victims.  Job’s reflection was that “man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward” [not really sure I know what the last part means, … Continue reading →

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A Stranger to Your Holiness

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Below are the lyrics to a CCM song that I listened to over and over, circa 1982-83. The album is Steve Camp‘s, “Shake Me to Wake Me“, and there are several songs of reasonable significance on it.  Unfortunately, I no … Continue reading →

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The Fishbowl and Your Pastor

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Having been a senior pastor for three years, and in full-time ministry 20+ years, I have had to adjust to the constant surveillance of my life and my families. To be so visible, was wearying and maybe even demeaning at … Continue reading →

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A Broken Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

My friend, JD, passed away earlier this month. And I feel like I am reading the same script over and over again.  I’ve lost count of how many loved ones I’ve lost.  I try to believe the promises of our … Continue reading →

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