by rg7878 | Sep 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Pastors desks and inboxes are often littered with new initiatives and new resources and most of them will appeal to our desire to see the church grow and will therefore tempt us. At the same time there may be a gnawing uncertainty about that new strategy or...
by rg7878 | Sep 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Third Monday / September, ’26 Hello! Third Monday posts are more incidental, personal, and situational updates touching on my life in general and on the possibilities and circumstances of ministry. We encourage you to also subscribe to our newsletter. You can do so...
by rg7878 | Sep 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
I post with pastors primarily in mind. I have learned, though, that many others find items on the menu here tasty for them as well. This is especially true with this one. I’ve invited Rob Edenfield to join us once again this week. Rob is the pastor of Treasure Coast...
by rg7878 | Sep 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’ve opened a seat this morning for singer/songwriter Peter Mulvey. I know nothing of Mulvey’s religious convictions, though a quick Google search no doubt could give me a good idea. I’ve opened up this seat because like many songwriters and poets, he’s honest. And...
by rg7878 | Aug 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
This is the continuation of a Rainy Day Conversation with author Jen Michel regarding her book A Rule for the Rest of Us. I’ve not met many who have thought as deeply and as carefully about the on-the-ground practices that make for a life of faithful discipleship. I...