What is faithfulness? How does it differ from loyalty? Should one be loyal to an agency? A team? For how long? Under what circumstances? Is one unfaithful if they leave? Is seeking change wrong or simply another approach to life? What constitutes a long term commitment? Fifty years or five?
Change
The Certainty of Change
Why is it when everything is nearly perfect, it always changes? My nearly perfect pastor resigned last week. Of course, I know as a man he's not perfect, and I didn't even know him personally, but the church's mix of style, doctrine, leadership and preaching was nearly perfect for me. This feeling isn't new. I've … Continue reading The Certainty of Change
The Perfect Foursome
Not often does one find a couple friendship where all four enjoy and challenge each other. Mark and I were knee deep in reentry after twelve years of ministry overseas. We were settled in Mark's home town and didn't have many friends. On top of that, we were on church staff which unfortunately put a … Continue reading The Perfect Foursome
Pondered Treasures 