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  • Raising White Kids With Curious Questions and GIVEAWAY!!

    It was only a few months ago that I found myself returning again and again to sort through the children’s books at Half Price Books. (Don’t get me started on the lack of independent booksellers in Texas. It’s beyond upsetting… Continue reading

    Raising White Kids With Curious Questions and GIVEAWAY!!
  • The Concept of Mu

    Feeling frustrated and confused, I went for a walk last week. I had spent the morning trying to imagine the next gathering in this adventure in consulting. The last time we were together, we focused on the numbers. They had… Continue reading

    The Concept of Mu
  • Recipe for Discernment

    I had the honor of meeting Elizabeth Liebert last month in San Anselmo where I began my studies in spiritual direction. I had read her book The Way of Discernment way back when I was discerning whether or to leave… Continue reading

    Recipe for Discernment
  • The Rise of the Consultant 

    I can’t remember when I first heard the term. I do remember how I felt about it when I heard that there was such a thing as a church consultant. It was not pleasant. I was of the impression that… Continue reading

    The Rise of the Consultant 
  • What is the Meaning of Life?

    I’m working on my first chapter. Or I’m trying to work on this first chapter. I’m trying to stick with it. I’m trying to actually finish it rather than jumping ahead to some other chapter that is not quite so hard.… Continue reading

    What is the Meaning of Life?
  • Interview Questions for the Searching Pastor

    Spring is in the air and change seems to be sprouting in every which direction. Colleagues are quietly talking about their discernment. Questions are being asked about how to leave a ministry well and I admit I don’t have solid… Continue reading

    Interview Questions for the Searching Pastor
  • More Questions Than Answers

    It wasn’t that long ago that started serving as an interim pastor at a small church celebrating 200 years amid questions of whether or not there will be a future beyond this anniversary. This morning, before worship began, one of the members… Continue reading