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Discernment, Part #1: Presumptions
As I posted yesterday, I had a great meeting with my spiritual director. He is big on Ignatian Spirituality and the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and often we will use these tools. I am in a season of discernment, trying to figure out what’s next f… →
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Discernment in Community
Discernment is an activity that best takes place within the context of authentic community. As we pray and listen, we share what God is doing in our lives with others, seeking feedback, affirmation, encouragement, warnings, corrections, questions … →
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1YrL8tr Reflections, Part 5
The dynamic of friendship in the context of ministry is complex. Everyone wants the pastor to be their friend. But very few are willing to actually be a friend to the pastor. I learned this the hard way. For most people, pastor is a role (not real… →
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1YrL8tr Reflections, Part 4
Continuing my reflections from the past year… in no particular order (and without much explanation), here are a bunch of things I learned (or confirmed) about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and the Gospel: – “Love God, love people” is not a slogan … →
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1YrL8tr Reflections, Part 3
Continuing some reflections from the past year: (1) God’s grace and unconditional, unquenchable love is greater than I could ever imagine. (2) The grace and love of many Christians is far less than I ever imagined. It is what it is… →
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1YrL8tr Reflections, Part 2
As I reflect upon things I have learned this past year two important (and related lessons) come to mind: the essential role of mentors and of small groups to our spiritual health and vitality. This is someone I have always believed and always taug… →
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1YrL8tr Reflections, Part 1
It has been one year since I was forced out of full time ministry because of my own sin and because people found out I was gay (note that is two different issues). I am going to post some reflections and “lessons learned” over the next few days, a… →
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