Author Archives: shepherd

Today was a horrible day.  I spent most of my day reeling from the pain of yesterday’s sermon.  I dreaded facing the elders this morning for our prayer time because I knew they would be upset because I dealt with … Continue reading →

I don’t know how to get out.  I can’t stop rethinking everything. God, please quiet my mind.  Please quiet my soul.  Please give me peace.

Had a great visit over coffee with R.  Love that guy. Apparently the whole review thing arises because there are several people (like M and M2) who don’t like that I am not preaching the sectarian doctrines of our denomination. … Continue reading →

Don’t worry.  Don’t be anxious.  Seek first the Kingdom and all these things… I have been sitting in my office staring at a screen for a long time.  I am not even sure how long.  Things just circulating in my … Continue reading →

M2 came up to me, gave me a hug and said, “Love you, brother.  I think you are doing a pretty good job.  I hope you think I am.” I was speechless.  I said, “Thank you.” I think I should … Continue reading →

Betsy made me think.  I actually know that is her job and I have heard she is quite good at it.  :) There is a song by Styx, Every night I say a prayer in hope that there’s a heaven … Continue reading →

An Elder Evaluation Inasmuch as the elders have undertaken to evaluate my performance, perhaps it would be good to have an evaluation that goes the other way.  Of course, because I am not an elder and elder is the highest … Continue reading →