Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
I led a funeral service today. That is not a surprise as I am a pastor. Some pastors do a couple of funerals per week. Thankfully that is not my experience. But this was different. It wasn’t personal, as I had never met the lady and didn’t know the family. I have done many funerals … Read More “Returning to the Place of Sorrow” »
I am not currently pastoring a church but I did pastor for fourteen years, nine in the same two-point charge. I really enjoyed pastoring and I left because of some life circumstances more than any disgruntlement about pastoral ministry. But there is something that I found very hard and it continues to affect me. When … Read More “What I Find Hardest About Pastoring” »
I had the privilege of pastoring at First Baptist Church Meaford for nine years. Every one of the people in the congregation were special. One couple in particular that I respected were Harry and Nell Grift. They were special to us in so many ways. We bought our first house from the Grifts and they … Read More “The Passing of a Saint” »
