The mindless man and the witless shall perish together, and they shall leave their riches to others. And their graves shall be their houses unto eternity, their dwelling places unto generation and generation, thought they have called their lands after their own names. (Psalm48:10-11 Boston) It is wonderful to read the Psalter daily. Just… Continue reading Moments of clarity.
Category: Miscellaneous Pastoral Thoughts
New Year’s Resolutions.
Warning, this post may ramble a little bit It seems to be an American custom to have resolutions at the New Year: I will lose weight, I will quit smoking, I will exercise “more”, etc. Most of the time these are all good things to try to do, and may even be within the… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions.
What then may be done?
I hear many say, “While we are here, and enjoying the privilege of hearing, we are awed, but when we are gone out, we become altered men again, and the flame of zeal is quenched.” What then may be done, that this may not come to pass? Let us observe whence it arises. Whence then… Continue reading What then may be done?
To feel good, you must do good.
I know so many of you have heard this from me a million times: “To feel good you must do good” I will never tire of saying it, because it is true, and to understand this is a key to happiness and a fruitful life. Just maybe, some of you tire of hearing the same… Continue reading To feel good, you must do good.
WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF PARISH MINISTRY?
Many of our readers know that we are attempting to build a new temple in Dallas, and we are very small, with limited reserves and income. The proper approach that all of us must us use in such a difficult situation is to reach OUT, and not IN. By this I mean, that if we… Continue reading WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF PARISH MINISTRY?