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The Pastoral Burden

I’m a beast of burden, made and called by God to carry the load. Over the weekend, our subscriber roll swelled by over a dozen. I’m cynical enough to bet that WordPress simply isn’t telling me when people drop their … Continue reading

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Real World Pastoral Concern

To my virtual parishioners and other readers: Here on this blog I remain the pastor. I’ve noted often enough my real calling is elder, but online the difference is minimal because of how virtual communication works. Were I free to … Continue reading

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The Refugees Keep Coming

I’d rather not talk about it, but this thing won’t die. Some of my readers are aware of my pointed criticism of LifeChurch.tv. There are several posts here, but one in particular drew way too many comments from people who … Continue reading

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Just a Little Reminder

The purpose of this blog is to provide a virtual pulpit. I could have gotten that PhD; the scholarship was offered based on my undergraduate work. It’s not as if I can’t operate in the academic sphere. But that isn’t … Continue reading

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Not Passing the Hat

I am more grateful than words can describe. I’m typing this on a laptop for which I traded something I had but couldn’t use. The guy has given me other gifts for helping him with his ministry, sort of a … Continue reading

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