What if some ministers organized a club tour? They’d just take turns sitting on stage with their drink of choice, sharing some of their most colorful stories or their biggest struggles. My own set might go like this: They could talk about how hard death is, and how wonderful it is to witness affection atContinue reading “Pastors In Pubs Telling Stories”
Author Archives: Jeff Nelson
I’m Really Struggling with Forgiveness Right Now
It was sometime in early spring. Lent was soon to begin or had already started. I started into my sermon, walking out to the middle of the chancel as usual. And then I started talking about Girl Scout cookies. Spring signals many things, one of which is that it’s time to order said cookies, andContinue reading “I’m Really Struggling with Forgiveness Right Now”
Fall Reading 2023
Once again, my favorite time of year is almost here. Among the many things I’m looking forward to, a new list of books to read is among them. I mostly enjoyed my summer reading list. And now that fall has nearly arrived, it’s time to make a new one. Here’s what I’m hoping to getContinue reading “Fall Reading 2023”