In my former post, “Worshippers and Their Leaders,” I talked about how I offended pretty much everyone in a worship leaders seminar with my drastic ideas about worship leading. I escaped with my life at the end of that first talk, mostly because it was lunchtime, and they didn’t have the energy to take me …
Worshippers and Their Leaders
I thought about calling this: “Worship leaders and their worshippers," but that's just over the top (I hope). But I do want to say from the onset that what you’re about to read might make you mad, and if it does, I’m glad! Well, not really, but I’d be glad if your mad made you …
Shame OFF You!
I’ve been making a new friend in the Tenderloin (let’s call him, Stan) who opened up his life a bit to me the other day. He told me that 20 years ago when he was dealing dope and ripping people off he murdered two people. In spite of the state of his heart at the …
the sufferers’ club part 2
A Journal entry… the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings. Philippians 3:10 This seems to refer to a certain deeper communion with you in suffering – a communion that is not exactly what any of us thought we were signing up for when we said “Yes” to you. I’m not sure I am willing most …
the sufferers’ club part 1
… the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings. Philippians 3:10 A Journal entry of mine in 2008… It’s helped me to know that I am not alone in this hellacious world. Others (whose pain I had not formerly known) have, with your support and help, navigated these treacherous waters. It’s like being thrown into a …
