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Our church was having one of many conversations about Christian education. Parents were gathered in the Fellowship Hall, eating sandwiches and..
Rebecca Messman is the senior pastor of Burke Presbyterian Church in the Washington, D.C., area. She is a parent, pun-maker, poet and preacher.
Our church was having one of many conversations about Christian education. Parents were gathered in the Fellowship Hall, eating sandwiches and..
The alarm goes off on Sunday mornings at 5 a.m. In the dim light, I choose my dress, aiming for something not-too-sexy,..
This week we asked our bloggers to reflect on criticism they have received. Occasionally, someone leaving the church wants to let the..
Over the last 8 years, I have listened to hundreds of sermons online. As a preacher myself, it is a way to..
The pregnancy. The Reverend Mother should be able to: “Get into a standing position,” despite morning sickness that kicks in by middle..
This month we asked our bloggers what they wish they’d known as they graduated seminary and began their ministry. Here are their..
This week we asked our bloggers to consider “membership” – How is our understanding of membership changing? Is membership important? What are..
Would you continue to go to a gym where many of the personal trainers seemed out of shape? What if those trainers..
1 - Remembering names. We sing, “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound!” But, Dale Carnegie wrote that the sweetest sound to a..
Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the..
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