Category Archives: Church Happenings

I feel sick

Ed realizes the game has changed.  Unfortunately, for Ed it is a game.  For the rest of us, there is so much more at stake. Ed is now trying to set up the shepherd;  making sure he can point to … Continue reading

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My Girl Gets It

Things are falling apart quickly.  Ed is livid.  Seems only a matter of days before the end comes.  We explained that to the girls today.  My youngest is the most upset. She has adapted well at the church.  She has … Continue reading

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Is the End Near?

Tonight the shepherd and I spoke of the need to record our story.  How will we remember all that has gone on?  Will we be able to support ourselves by telling our story.  Should we be working a network so … Continue reading

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Grace in the Church

Last week the small group met to discuss the sermon which was about Jesus calming the storm.  My small group includes Ed – when he deems it appropriate to bless us with his attendance.  He was there this week.  (I … Continue reading

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Church or Business

I have pondered how it is an elder in Church can make such bad decisions.  How can 1/5 of the decision making body be the  primary voice and influence? How does one go rogue and nobody notice? The assumption is … Continue reading

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Telling the kids

Tonight we had a family meeting.  The shepherd and I told our children about the uncertainty of the shepherd’s employment as the church. One of the children immediately knew it was Ed causing the difficulty.  She is friends with Sarah’s … Continue reading

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Synonyms

The Church.  The Bride of Christ.  The community of believers.  Those are the synonyms I have always used for the Church.  Right now, I am not so sure.  The words coming to mind have more to do with the foolishness … Continue reading

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