Category Archives: Healthy Leaders

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(This continues the series of unposted articles from 2020-2022, which were first posted in The Atmore News.) As a pastor, it seems there is always something I am studying. I am either studying for a sermon, for teaching a class, for writing a publication, or simply to personally grow closer to the Lord. This typeContinue reading “Image”

The Search for Peace

(This article continues thoughts from September 2020 until 2022. They originally appeared in The Atmore News. I did not post online during those times. Date: 11/06/2020) Long ago a man sought the perfect picture of peace. Not finding one that satisfied, he       announced a contest to produce this masterpiece. The challenge stirred the imaginationContinue reading “The Search for Peace”

The Hurricane of 2020

(This article begins a series of writings originally published in The Atmore News from September 2020 until 2022. There are some previous posts in 2020, but given the history of society’s journey, these provide interesting thought from then until now. Date: 09/22/2020) Well, my wife and I survived our first hurricane as residents in theContinue reading “The Hurricane of 2020”

Back in the Saddle

It’s been a while. So…I began a blog in 2020…and I quit blogging in 2020. This week I decided to get back in the saddle…it’s 2022. A lot has happened since 2020…a whole lot. In any case, I have been writing since then. I wrote a doctoral project and completed a degree. I have writtenContinue reading “Back in the Saddle”

What’s the Church To Do With COVID-19 Now?

The congregation entered from the rear of the sanctuary and was told to avoid utilizing the restrooms. They were asked to wear masks and to take one from the church’s supply if they forgot their own. The time to shake hands arrived and left with only virtual hugs and air high-fives. Families sat together andContinue reading “What’s the Church To Do With COVID-19 Now?”

Belonging and Purpose or “Church Hurt?”

My grandfather used to say, “Son, people are people.” What he meant was that there are different shapes and sizes of people, but we are all the same. We are people. Our commonality, having been created in the image of a loving God, overcomes any differences we may have. I have had the privilege ofContinue reading “Belonging and Purpose or “Church Hurt?””

Making Wise Leadership Decisions

Are you a leader? Of course! You, as a living person, are leading. Someone is watching. Someone is following. Every decision you make is a leadership decision. That’s a bit frightening, at times. Living a life of leadership means you will be critiqued, but instead of allowing that to frighten you, consider improving how youContinue reading “Making Wise Leadership Decisions”