Month: July 2009

I am. Let’s make that 100% clear — and there really is no way to minimize that fact. I know some well-meaning folks try to figure out who else can be blamed, but the truth is I alone am culpable for my sin and situation and resulting consequences… →

This week I am going to both Cincinnati and Cleveland to connect and hang out with some friends and members of my “team”. I am praying for wisdom, discerning, and that I would hear what the Spirit is saying to me… I will probably not be blogging… →

While I am trying not to make too many big decisions too quickly, I am aware that I need to start identifying some options for me moving forward. I would love your prayers as I try and discern what and where God is calling me next. Some things I a… →

Some people have been asking if I will be staying at the church as just a participant or member? Others have asked if there will be an opportunity for me to say goodbye, answer questions, receive prayers or forgiveness from the church? These are p… →

One of the people I have connected with on my “team” had some great wisdom for me… He recognized that I have a lot of of BIG questions to answer for myself. Questions about life and future and vocation and purpose and more. BIG QUESTIONS. He the… →

Discerning NEXT STEPS in life is not a solo process. I am learning you shouldn’t make big life-changing decisions in isolation. Community — real friends and fellowship — are not bonus nice things, but necessary things. We are created for communi… →

The question I get a lot these days is “what’s next” for me? The truth is, I have no idea. I do know that I am trying hard to not make too many life-changing decisions right now. I don’t think I am in a place to make particularly good long-term de… →

It is official. I have resigned my position as Lead Pastor at the church. That was one of the hardest and saddest decisions I have ever made. But it is the right decision for the church. I may post my resignation letter at some point, but not toda… →

How do you feel? This is one of the hardest questions anyone could ever ask me. In counseling over the years when asked, I often have a relatively blank look on my face. I am not very good at being in touch with or talking about my feelings. There… →

Yesterday I talked about Why I’m Blogging. Today I just want to clarify what this blog will be and what it will not be. First of all, this blog is not only going to be about my sin, fall from ministry, or personal struggles. While I think those to… →