Category Archives: Personal

Today the shepherd addresses the congregation – in a normal service.  Tomorrow the elders will gather for the first time since the shepherd’s resignation. The shepherd is going to preach the next sermon in the series.  I admire the shepherd. … Continue reading →

The shepherd has real hope Ed will be off the board next week – either by resignation or removal.  I have real hope the elders will ask the shepherd to remain on staff and lead this flock.  What I am … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →