Monday, March 16, 2026

Have You Been Hurt By the Church?

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(Tree, in my back yard) (I periodically re-post this to keep it in play.)  I have hurt people. I have been hurt by people. I have me...

It Is Irrational and Unloving to Affirm All Beliefs

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(I'm reposting this for someone.) I was asked the question, "Would a Muslim be welcome in your church?" My answer was,...
Friday, March 13, 2026

Thank You to Pastors Who Chaplained Me

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La Jolla, California Anyone want to be a pastor? If so, begin by reading Eugene Peterson's The Pastor . It will knock the "mega...

Shame & Guilt - Some Notes & Resources

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(Trees at Redeemer) What Is the Difference Between Guilt and Shame? How can we experience freedom from shame? Here are the notes and re...
Thursday, March 12, 2026

Marriage Counselors Don't Take Sides

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                                     (Wedding reception at Redeemer) Over the years Linda and I have told several maritally challenged hu...

Non-Discursive Experiences of God

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  (Kitty Hawk, NC) A non-discursive experience is an experience that is felt and "known" as real, but which cannot be captured in ...
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

To Love Deeply Is to Suffer Deeply

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  (Linda and I in Green Lake, Wisconsin. How many years ago?) The one who loves much suffers much. To surrender to love is to risk. It is to...
Monday, March 09, 2026

How to Communicate When In Conflict

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  Art on a building in Columbus, Ohio (I am reposting this to keep it in play.) One of the blessings Linda and I have had is to know and be ...
Sunday, March 08, 2026

Beginning a New Devotional Book Today

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(One of my praying places. Sterling State Park, on Lake Erie. Seven miles from our home.) I've been looking for a new devotional book. I...
Friday, March 06, 2026

My Psalm 23 Praying Exercise

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                                                                  (Luna Pier, Michigan) This is the handout I have been giving to pastoral l...