shepherding the shepherd
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Leading from the Front
My Dear Shepherds, One time after a congregational meeting a CEO in our church invited me to breakfast. I don’t recall what issues had been
Strength Training
My Dear Shepherds, I long ago forgot the commencement address from my seminary graduation but I’m pretty sure nothing was said about how downright frightening
There’s a Word for That
My Dear Shepherds, Recently, I learned a new word. Jacki, an interior designer who specialized in public spaces, told me that the focus of her
‘Filled with the Spirit of Wisdom’
The wisdom God gives his shepherds is a miraculous capacity to weave together our knowledge of Scripture, life experiences, the counsel of others, the fruit of the Spirit, and patient, thoughtful prayer, all in the service of God’s flock.
Our Old and Timeless Commission
Every once in awhile it’s good for us to look up from our daily duties to a great commission like this (Josh. 1:2-5). The geography of our individual assignments is not as land locked as Joshua’s. Our parish is not defined by rivers, borders, or city blocks. We each homestead among hearts.
‘When the Chief Shepherd Appears’
We pastors certainly don’t deserve a shinier crown of glory than our brothers and sisters, but I kind of hope our crowns will have a little shepherd’s staff logo on them or something so we can spot each other. If Jesus remains our Chief Shepherd forever, I wonder if somehow we might continue to shepherd with him.