Musings on Faith, Culture and ADHD
About 15 years ago, First Christian came up with a mission statement. As far as I can tell, it was designed and then was set aside. As mission statements go, it's not the most exciting statement. We have toyed with the idea of working on a new mission statement for the congregation. Lots of churches... Continue Reading →
It's interesting to see the internet all abuzz about a CEO. I mean, in the popular mindset these days, we aren't supposed to like CEO's and yet everyone is talking about the passing of Steve Jobs, the former CEO of Apple. My partner, who is a total Machead, is pretty shaken about the news. But... Continue Reading →
As I was sitting on the chancel at church this morning, I looked out into the congregation. The crowds were a bit thinner than usual, because many of the women were at a retreat. The average worship attendance is anywhere between 70-90 these days, which is pretty good. But then again, those 70-90 folks seem... Continue Reading →
As I was sitting on the chancel at church this morning, I looked out into the congregation. The crowds were a bit thinner than usual, because many of the women were at a retreat. The average worship attendance is anywhere between 70-90 these days, which is pretty good. But then again, those 70-90 folks seem... Continue Reading →
As I was sitting on the chancel at church this morning, I looked out into the congregation. The crowds were a bit thinner than usual, because many of the women were at a retreat. The average worship attendance is anywhere between 70-90 these days, which is pretty good. But then again, those 70-90 folks seem... Continue Reading →
As I was sitting on the chancel at church this morning, I looked out into the congregation. The crowds were a bit thinner than usual, because many of the women were at a retreat. The average worship attendance is anywhere between 70-90 these days, which is pretty good. But then again, those 70-90 folks seem... Continue Reading →
From November of 2010: Gavin Bollard has a good blog post on how persons with Aspergers tend to be actors: I think that aspies tend to be good at acting because they spend so much of their daily lives acting - and from a very early age. For example, it's true that aspies often... Continue Reading →
From November of 2010: Gavin Bollard has a good blog post on how persons with Aspergers tend to be actors: I think that aspies tend to be good at acting because they spend so much of their daily lives acting - and from a very early age. For example, it's true that aspies often... Continue Reading →
I have to give the children's sermon this coming Sunday and in preparation I decided to read some commentary on the Hebrew Scripture lectionary text. It just so happens that we are reading the Ten Commandments, and I came upon this article by Amy Erickson of the Illif School of Theology: If I may be... Continue Reading →
Via Michael Kruse, a Presbyterian pastor believes the biblical call to care for the poor doesn't have to mean increased government spending: Yes, I know that the Bible does teach us to care for the poor, and I accept that, in principle, just as my colleagues accept fidelity and (to some extent) chastity – in... Continue Reading →
The Clockwork Pastor 