Below is my version of a popular Christian bumper-sticker. I often worry the “official” version communicates hubris instead of the intended humility 1. This might also manage to imply the wrong sentiment, but I’m pondering. Or perhaps we should just keep massively complex theological notions off bumper-stickers. Mostly with an implied statement, “At least I’m…
Tag: Pastoring
Small Towns
Last week Spring teased our area and I was able to go out and take some walks with my camera. One of these trips took me to the Riverton Library, which I have never before photographed. I think I’ll have to come back when there is foliage on the trees, I’ll get better shadows. It’s…
A time to build
For the last several years the church I pastor, Central Baptist Church of Riverton-Palmyra 1, has been in a bit of a holding pattern. We became increasingly aware that our organizational structure was not only non-functional, it was actually serving to take energy from the congregation. Central was a organizational vampire which folks both loved…
Beautiful Riverview
This morning I’m leading chapel down at Riverview Estates, a local assisted living facility for which I’m privileged to serve on the Board 1. By the time chapel begins there might be 15 people there, and over the years the faces have changed – a lot. Some folks will sing with great joy and exuberance,…
Pastoral Advice – A Haiku
Pastoral advice You’re a person not a role A mask do not wear Reflection I am sometimes worried at the way pastors take up the role of The Pastor, the ultra-competent and all-wise shepherd of the flock. It’s not that I believe they are insincere when they do so. In fact, I believe most of…
A Pastoral End to Vacation
Given that I’m a pastor, I think I’ll reserve my Sunday blog entries to talk about “all things pastor.” At least, as I see them. Today was an interesting Sunday in several ways. First, I was technically “on vacation.” This meant I got to sleep in a bit and not spend the early Sunday hours…
