It can often be believed that “If I could only find someone”, “If I were only married,” then I wouldn’t be lonely anymore. I remember believing this myth myself. Cognitively I knew it was not true, but deep down I did believe –or hope- that if I could only [...]
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What does it take to stay vital in ministry after 30 years? Whenever I hear that type of question asked, I perk up my ears for wisdom. I appreciate discovering what sustains others in ministry over the long haul, because ministry is far more of a marathon than a sprint. I fear [...]
more...The Burner is sorry that he somehow missed this. The Work of the People interviewed Fuller professor and Director of the Institute for Recovery Ministry Dale Ryan about “telling the truth” when speaking about the Christian life/journey. Note the story Ryan tells about his friend who loved the church but felt it was too nice for [...]
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Being a pastor, echoing the words of Eugene Peterson, if you are called to it, is the best life there is. That doesn’t mean that being a pastor is easy. It is one of the toughest, most complex and demanding of vocations. Yet, talk to pastors on their best days and they [...]
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The Burner was super mondo bummed that TB couldn’t attend the Epic Fail Pastor’s Conference in Lansdale, Penn. this past weekend. Granted, it’s a review from the guy that started the thing, but it sounds like it was an epic…success.
I looked at my watch. We were seventeen minutes in [...]
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The Burner hates to be sad. TB won’t watch Dumbo, Bambi, Old Yeller, or the last half of Life is Beautiful even though people say that each movie is so hopeful and redemptive in the end. To TB, it’s not worth the sadness in the first place.
Events in Japan, in Libya, in TB’s current city and [...]
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