by Steve Sheely | Apr 8, 2013 | Grieving Parents Support, Pastors Blog
I learned recently that this is one of the columns read periodically by another grief and loss group in town. Like meeting with grieving parents, that I could be a resource for these amazing people is hard to believe. (May 2013) When I was a boy, my friend Mike and I...
by Steve Sheely | Mar 8, 2013 | Pastors Blog
What is most difficult about befriending the mentally-ill who are homeless is suddenly never seeing them again. I keep a litany of faces and names that remain in my prayers. Friends, I hope all is well. Another almost-a-snow-day. In a house with three young boys,...
by Steve Sheely | Jan 8, 2013 | Pastors Blog
It is my opinion that more men need to speak up about these issues. According to congregational historians, Inez Lung Lee returned to her home church in Texas, stood up in a business meeting and said “You mean I can serve in China as a missionary for 30 years but I...
by Steve Sheely | Dec 15, 2012 | Pastors Blog, Worldwide Candlelight Service
Advent 2012. I frequently requested an early advent date for my column so I could invite readers to our Candlelight service for grieving parents. I know with previous attenders, word-of-mouth, advertising and my columns that many know about this service. And those...
by Steve Sheely | Nov 1, 2012 | Pastors Blog
All Saint’s Day 2012. From beginning to end scripture is filled with references to God gathering people from every corner of the globe. That is part of God’s plan. It should be part of ours. I overhead some people talking at a local coffee shop today. They were...
by Steve Sheely | Sep 15, 2012 | Pastors Blog
These columns were probably not read as much as the others. For two reasons: they are less anecdotal and they challenge life-long assumptions and experiences. My task is to keep talking about where the church needs to be using imagery and imagination that readers will...
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