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Last night Derrick commemorated a year of healing with Katie and her parents.   Much of the abuse Katie suffered was at the church building.  Consequently, she had many panic attacks at the church building.  A year ago, Derrick got … Continue reading →

The review seemed to come down to the Shepherd having the wrong personality.  Most of the comments were very positive.  And then the main criticism is that the Shepherd is not out going enough.  Never mind that his deep contemplative … Continue reading →

Today the elders are doing a formal review of the Shepherd.  It was the solution the elders had for some disgruntled people in the congregation.  I am nervous.  Though we have been at this church over 15 months, there is … Continue reading →

At the church there is a small group that has been together for many years.  They raised their children together and are now sharing grandparenting stories.  These 10-15 people are the ones everyone likes. This past week one of their … Continue reading →

I want to write.  I want to say something profound.  I want to work something out by working through an idea.  But, I don’t have an idea.  I don’t really have anything to say. Part of this is I have … Continue reading →

I want to take a moment and think about some things for which I am thankful. – A God who is patient, hard to find, but worth the search. –Friends who have loved me a long time… Who have pursued … Continue reading →

Yes, there most certainly is change in the air.  But what is in the air is not good.  The lead elder wants a retraction of the Shepherd’s last video teaching.  And, we have found there is another predator in the … Continue reading →

This past Sunday the text was Mark 10… Jesus was asked if it lawful to divorce.  The Shepherd spoke a bit about the text.  Then he asked 2 divorced women to share with the church. Both ladies shared their personal … Continue reading →