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About shepherd

I am a pastor at a local church.

Curtain Call

I am guessing the end of all these rants is coming soon.  Then, I suppose the flavor of this blog will shift to the searchings of a disillusioned, unemployed pastor. I just got off the phone with E.  He is … Continue reading

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Meltdown

I, along with all of the world, have been watching the destruction caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.  How tragic. Ultimately, it puts into perspective the issues in my own life.  I pray for the ones effected. The … Continue reading

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Worship

Last night a local coffee shop hosted a group of worship leaders to “perform.”   It was really, really good. If I count right, there were four churches represented.  Each one of them from a different background, all singing and … Continue reading

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Water.

I am not drinking any Kool-ade no matter what they offer me, and just in case the lunacy is in the water…

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Coaching

I met with a “ministry coach” today.  We just met, I wasn’t looking for a coach. From what it sounds like, a “ministry coach” is another name for what the another in vogue wave called a “mentor.”  It sounds a … Continue reading

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Crazy

I have had the opportunity to share my story with several people in person.  I must sound completely nuts. Someone wake me.  I think I am dreaming. I wish.  I don’t even dream in these dark colors. Father, may the … Continue reading

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Bully’s Tune

One of my kids reminded me of a song by Michael Card.  It is a song for children.  I needed it. Especially headed to church. The Bully’s Tune These are the clothes that you must wear And this is how … Continue reading

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