Category Archives: Church/Ministry

First Week of Advent: Restart

My longtime practice for this Advent series has been to choose a single word to title and distinguish each entry, to give it some unique identifier that gives a hint of what readers will find within. I even go so far as to not repeat the use of any word in future years, so thatContinue reading “First Week of Advent: Restart”

A Postcard to Myself

Almost a decade ago, I traveled to North Carolina for a week-long retreat on clergy wellness. It was an enriching time that allowed me to explore matters related to self-care while engaging in ministry, and I came away with much wisdom. Near the end of our time, we watched a short film about the workContinue reading “A Postcard to Myself”

We Just Need a Tie

Previously: Called to AFC Richmond, Just One of Eleven, The Christening of Nate the Great, Let’s Finally Talk About Rebecca, Oklahoma, Football is Life, Searched for a Fax Machine, Found a Woman Named Sassy, The Benefits of Curiosity, Facing the Roy Problem Episode: “The Hope That Kills You” (Season 1, Episode 10) So much empowerment.Continue reading “We Just Need a Tie”