Author Archives: shepherd

In Mark 10, Jesus answers the Pharisee’s question, “Is it lawful for a man to loose his wife?” Jesus’ answer includes both an acknowledgement that the Law allows for divorce as well as an admonition that God did not intend … Continue reading →

Yesterday we did a service on Mark 10–marriage and divorce. Tough stuff. I preached for a few minutes saying just what Jesus said.  Then I brought a couple of divorced people up on the stages to put some flesh and … Continue reading →

W (the Shepherd’s wife) wanted me to write about the budget stuff at church because there may be a day when I want to refer to it. A year ago, I went to the elders with a concern about the … Continue reading →

I think I like to keep busy because when I am quiet, I think too much. Tonight was tough–for no particular reason except…taxes, church finances, graceless elders, pressures of business and various personal insecurities….  I just sat and thought for … Continue reading →

Crazy, but today I get to do some teaching and then off to our small group…it feels like light in the darkness. It is funny to me how much crap I will put up with as long as I am … Continue reading →

Why is it that when some people address you as “Brother,” you want to take a bath?

From the elders to T’s wife….Publish as much as you want.