Last week, I was greeted by some raised eyebrows when I announced at church that I was taking a mini-Sabbatical during the month of November. The idea of a Sabbatical is a bit foreign in Baptist life, so I understand my congregation’s concern; however, taking a Sabbatical is an important part of a minister’s spiritualContinue reading “Give it a Rest: Sabbaticals as a Spiritual Discipline”
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Halloween can help a child’s faith development
I’m probably one of only a handful of Baptist ministers that you’ll ever meet who actually considers Halloween a favorite holiday. Every year, I look forward to reliving the wonderfully rich memories of my childhood by invoking all of the imaginary and fantastic surrealism that comes with the season: trick or treating, decorating the houseContinue reading “Halloween can help a child’s faith development”
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