“One of the four-letter F-words we use regularly in our churches reinforces a lack of authenticity: fine. As in, “How are you doing?” “Oh, I’m fine.” This exchange can be heard dozens of times Sunday morning. At times when we… — J R Briggs Copy Share Image
“One of the four-letter F-words we use regularly in our churches reinforces a lack of authenticity: fine. As in, “How are you doing?” “Oh,… — J R Briggs Copy Share Image
“Sadly, this need to be needed fuels many of our pastoral motivations. Left unchecked, people begin to need us as pastor and confidant more… — J R Briggs Copy Share Image
“all of your expectations be frustrated, May all of your plans be thwarted, May all of your desires be withered into nothingness, That you… — J R Briggs Copy Share Image
“I end with a blessing from Larry Hine, Brennan Manning’s spiritual director, who delivered this benediction at Manning’s ordination service: May all of your… — J R Briggs Copy Share Image
“Busyness is one of the pastor’s most effective tools of remaining at a safe relational and emotional distance.” — J R Briggs Copy Share Image
“The path of obedient, faithful ministry begins when we drop our roles as busy religious salespeople working for God and instead recapture our calling… — J R Briggs Copy Share Image
“When we wear the mask that we are only susceptible to small and respectable sins, we communicate to those around us a tame and… — J R Briggs Copy Share Image
