We have experienced a significant amount of bereavement as a church family recently. A few of us have said goodbye to precious family members. In some cases it was something we were preparing for but in others it came as a total shock. Last week, we were hit with the news that someone who has… Continue reading Grieving Together
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When your pastor gets depressed -what might have caused it?
I recently wrote an article for the Grace in the Depths website outlining the common signs and common causes of depression. I did so because one of the challenges we face when talking about church leaders and depression is identifying that someone has depression. The second and related challenge is that often the subject remains… Continue reading When your pastor gets depressed -what might have caused it?
Lest We Forget
Today is Remembrance Sunday. This event happens each year on the Sunday closest to the 11th November. The 11th, Remembrance Day is also known as Armistice Day. On the 11th November 1918 at 11am, the Armistice was signed marking the end of the First World War. It was supposed to be a war to end… Continue reading Lest We Forget