homeless, poverty, power

That’s what they said…

Suzanne Miller

Here are a few links I've come across that are worth watching and reading... they are challenging for sure.  But they also feel right on some deep level, if I can look beyond the discomfort that I initially feel (at least for the poverty link). Meaning, I believe there is truth to be gleaned from… Continue reading That’s what they said…

church, clergy, Emmaus, Luke, Mark

"Soul Care and The Roots of Clergy Burnout" article and reflection

Suzanne Miller

I came across this article today, and found it interesting... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anne-dilenschneider/soul-care-and-the-roots-o_b_680925.htmlHow do you define a pastor's job description or role?  What do you think a pastor does all day or all week?  As I've gotten into the ministry myself, I have much more respect for my pastor role models from years ago.  So often people… Continue reading "Soul Care and The Roots of Clergy Burnout" article and reflection

church, clergy, Sermon

Congreations Gone Wild-NY Times articles

Suzanne Miller

This is an interesting article from today's NY Times...about clergy's calling vs. congregation's expectations related to sermons and preaching.   http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/opinion/08macdonald.html?_r=1&emc=eta1In the article, Jeffery MacDonald says, "In this transformation, clergy have seen their job descriptions rewritten. They’re no longer expected to offer moral counsel in pastoral care sessions or to deliver sermons that make the… Continue reading Congreations Gone Wild-NY Times articles

Celebrating Christmas, Christmas, Lovefeast, Lovefeast Buns, Luke

Sermon for 7-25-10 "Not Quite What Was Planned" Christmas In July, Favorite Things Summer Worship Series

Suzanne Miller

Sermon for 7/25/10 "Christmas in July" Favorite Things Worship Series Luke 2:1-20; Isaiah 9:2-7 "Not Quite What Was Planned" Some weeks just don't go as planned.  Have you ever had one of those?  On Thursday afternoon your TO DO List from Monday is not even half finished, and you can't find the things you have… Continue reading Sermon for 7-25-10 "Not Quite What Was Planned" Christmas In July, Favorite Things Summer Worship Series