Author Archives: shepherd
Preacher Speak
People say they can get on a subway and tell the hearts of the people. I have heard preachers say it for years, ‘I can see the emptiness in their eyes.’ I don’t know what they see because they look … Continue reading
House over Hallmark
House is a Fox television show about an arrogant doctor who leads the diagnostic department of a fictitious hospital. He is crude, direct, and very interesting. The show is ostensibly about House and his team of physicians working to figure … Continue reading
Evangelism
The Gospel is not a pitch. It is a parable. Continue reading
On the Job
You will remember my lunch appointment with E from yesterday. These are some follow-up thoughts. E is disappointed in one of our staff members because E doesn’t think he spends enough (or the right kind of) time with his family. … Continue reading
Who, What, Where?
I had a friend write and say, “Be careful what you say on your blog–you don’t want someone from your church to read this and figure out who you are.” He is right, of course. If any of the people … Continue reading
Justification
No, not the justification that comes through the cross, the kind necessary when you buy new furniture. Recently we bought new furniture for our house. Every time someone comes by and they make a comment about the new furniture, I … Continue reading
Friends or Ministry
Over the years, I have pondered what the difference between social and ministry contacts. What is the difference between meeting a friend from church and an official pastoral call. Here is why it matters. I have an expense account to … Continue reading
