Walking the Pastoral Tightrope

Inevitably, there's always someone who says it. They don't mean to be demeaning or to diminish the work you do. They don't mean to sound cavalier about what you've given your life to do and be. At least I hope that's true.  But, nevertheless, every time I hear it, I feel frustrated.  "You're a pastor, … Continue reading Walking the Pastoral Tightrope

Why Your Pastor Can’t Always Tell You What You Want to Hear

I have a confession to make. Usually, I don't like to speak for other people, but for this post I am making an exception. Now, I'm not claiming to speak for all pastors/clergy/speakers. That would be ridiculous. However, I am speaking for people like me who have some explaining to do.  So, here's the confession: … Continue reading Why Your Pastor Can’t Always Tell You What You Want to Hear