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“Why me?” Why should a pastor attempt to speak to the COVID crisis other than simply “preach the gospel?”
The main thing I wanted to do with this post is simply to celebrate. I did it! I took a sabbatical. It wasn’t perfectly executed, and it didn’t involve elaborate planning or expensive travel to exotic locations. It was simply a restful, relaxing, enjoyable, reflective, reading, and slow-paced life parenthesis.
Something I read in one of C.S. Lewis’ books has helped me focus on two things: 1) The Present and 2) The Eternal. Here’s why a dual focus is deeply faithful.
Mobs have a lot in common, whether it’s the 1st century or the 21st century. Jesus died at the hands of one mob, and He amazingly offers His life and salvation for all mobs.
“Nuff Said” is a collection of articles that caught my eye on the interwebs. This entry includes a powerful video called “The New York Blessing,” George Floyd responses, questions for a new year, one word for your prayers and.. why not, Joel Osteen.
A pastor can’t seize sabbatical. He can only enter it with confidence in a team of leaders who will support and enable his extended absence.
I’ve been plowing through a few books on my list in the past week. So in this one blog entry you get TWO book reviews! Can you take it? Do you have the spine for it? I don’t want to keep you in suspense. Both of these are real page-turners. I could write volumesabout them. You should check them out.
Who’s your friend? Who’s your source of assurance and comfort? We need a Holy Friend to help us navigate these days of pandemic, unrest, cultural turmoil and racial tension.
After 29 years of seminary, campus ministry and church leadership, I began my first sabbatical.