On this, the first day of Great Lent, I ask your forgiveness for all I have done, both in ignorance and intention, to harm you. God forgives and I forgive! ******* Every morning we all pray these or similar words; Lord, save and have mercy on those whom I have offended or scandalized … [Read more...]
Reality Check: Your parish has a sinful leader
A pastor friend forwarded this to me at an opportune time: the day after I had responded to someone's challenge with acerbic sarcasm. It happened at a board meeting, and I knew I had gone too far the moment I loosed my tongue. It became more obvious when that board member left the meeting in … [Read more...]