Monthly Archives: September 2013

Is Your Pastor Happy?

Posted on September 28, 2013 by radamdavidson

1.  Clergy:  The least worldly are reported to be the happiest of all I’m happy to report that I have a happy job.  In fact, I have the happiest job on the list.  Indeed.  According to this article on Forbes,  Clergy … Continue reading →

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Sunrise (Spiritual Life Retreat version)

Posted on September 28, 2013 by radamdavidson

The sunrise at Somerset Camp was overwhelming this morning.  Earthclouds formed on the archery range, severely backlit by the genuine luminosity of an eye-burning kind.  As I walked East, toward the tops of clouds and into the light, I wondered for a minute … Continue reading →

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Post-Traditonal, Post-Willow, Post-Empire, Post-Post-Modern

Posted on September 26, 2013 by radamdavidson

I came across this fine article by Russell Blanchard Smith that talks about ministry in this post-post-modern age.  This is a time of great hope as the church has the opportunity to wake up to its unique identity, shaped by her architect, … Continue reading →

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Service & the Out of Context Passage

Posted on September 25, 2013 by radamdavidson

I’ve been thinking about servanthood lately, probably because I’m getting ready to preach it up about serving.  The preaching schedule usually has at least some influence on my thought life.  For example, in preparation for a series we’re doing on … Continue reading →

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Zac’s First Day

Posted on September 23, 2013 by radamdavidson

I am writing this post so that I can look back and remember what it was like to put our 4 year old on the schoolbus today. I stood at the corner as young Zac bumped his head into me … Continue reading →

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9/12

Posted on September 12, 2013 by radamdavidson

Many people posted memories of their whereabouts on 9/11/01, and here’s mine: I was standing in the radio station news room at Spring Arbor University.  CNN or one of its indistinguishables played on the TV in the corner, the anchors … Continue reading →

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Should Corporate Worship be Fun?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by radamdavidson

Sometimes I think so much about making sure God gets the glory that I forget that He wants His joy to be our strength.  This means that God’s joy is something I should be seeking after, since God delights.  This … Continue reading →

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Favorite Authors Now Gone: Robert F. Capon

Posted on September 10, 2013 by radamdavidson

I just read the news — Robert F. Capon died last week.  Capon is a bit like the Austrailian writer F.W. Boreham.  If you’re not familiar with Capon or Boreham, grab a bowl and mix in C.S. Lewis, Mark Twain, … Continue reading →

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Free Methodist Catechism

Posted on September 9, 2013 by radamdavidson

I’m team teaching Free Methodist Catechism at Portage Free Methodist this Fall. It’s going to be deep, challenging, formative stuff. Two big chunks: The Apostles Creed & The Lord’s Prayer. Each line broken down, supported by scripture, discussed in community, … Continue reading →

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Back to WordPress

Posted on September 7, 2013 by radamdavidson

I picked up a Google Blogspot site when the mapping of the interwebs of the vector conversion made the HTML path take a left at Toront… Oh, forget it.  Just know that I’m blogging here again.  Let the record show … Continue reading →

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