You’ve likely seen them if you’re a regular TV viewer. They tend to show up as online ads as well, including various streaming platforms if you haven’t chosen the commercial-free package. They often start with some touching scenes or images of people showing love to one another, or talking about their struggles with loneliness orContinue reading “We’ve Tried Nothing and We’re All Out of Ideas”
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Failing Church Syndrome
In his book Kitchen Confidential, the late Anthony Bourdain describes a phenomenon that he calls “Failing Restaurant Syndrome:” I began to see, for the first time, what I would later recognize as Failing Restaurant Syndrome, an affliction that causes owners to flail about looking for a quick fix, a masterstroke that will “turn things around”,Continue reading “Failing Church Syndrome”
A Prayer in the Wilderness
based on Matthew 4:1-11 Faithful God, at the beginning of this 40-day journey of introspection, we’re prepared to face our central temptations. When we are tempted to abuse our privilege, may we instead be humble. When we are tempted to exploit your name for prestige, may we instead heed our call to service. When weContinue reading “A Prayer in the Wilderness”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 