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Posted in church, compassion, ministry, pastors on Jul 6th, 2010
I’ve been in full-time vocational ministry nearly 30 years and used to think that the most important use of my time was preaching the message. I still believe that, especially for the masses, but perhaps the second most important time is what I do right before the service and right after the service.
I call it [...]
Posted in God's voice, compassion, disabilities on Jun 23rd, 2010
Two experiences this morning caused me to pause not only my body, but my leader’s mind that seems to always churn, thinking about the next project or task.
This first occurred at a local diner as I ate breakfast with a friend. The both I choose gave me a view of the exterior entrance to the [...]
Posted in compassion on Feb 12th, 2010
First impressions often stymie how God wants us to perceive others.
Recently we vacationed in Mississippi to visit my wife’s dad and sister. Our visits there have become quite routine. Each day I get up, run, take a shower, go to a buffet, take a nap, watch TV, go to bed, and then the next day [...]
Posted in compassion on Sep 8th, 2009
The sign read Elephant ears, Churros, Funnel cakes.
I had just finished a burger and fries and my wife Sherryl and I were strolling along Navy Pier on Lake Michigan when I noticed the sign. It had been years since I had eaten one of those fried “looks like a serrated wooden dowel with sand stuck [...]
Posted in compassion on Sep 2nd, 2009
I’m working on a series on the Beatitudes called Jesus Uncensored: Words of Hope in Uncertain Times. I found this touching story in my file. I’m not sure where it came from, but it beautifully pictures how God showed up one day on a baseball diamond. Having a daughter who never got to enjoy many things [...]
Posted in compassion on Aug 6th, 2009
My daughter, one of the most gifted writers I know, is serving for two weeks in Thailand with her husband, Charlie. They are ministering to those caught in sex trafficking there. She posted something on her Facebook this am I want to share with you.
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I found him under the wide, leafy arms of the langan [...]
