Sunday Evening Musings After Ken Frech, the man who led me to Christ, one of my first mentors was Dr. Bob Langel, a literal rocket scientist at Goddard Space Center outside Washington, D.C. Bob, was the College and Career leader at the church I attended in my first two years as a Christian. His favorite … More The Farmer and the Professor
I heard a wonderful message from a young preacher this morning from Psalm 95. He was calm and deliberate. Accurate and clear with his exposition, and didn’t try to impress with cleverness. He was simply vulnerable and honest with the text. It was encouraging and a glory to the God he serves and that we … More Could I Turn Away from Love?
Sunday Afternoon Musings Knowing the true source of power in preaching is too often forgotten. Let’s pray for the pastors of America to always remember . . . “A certain preacher whose sermons converted many souls received a revelation from God that it was not his sermons or works by all means but the prayers … More Sunday Musings for a Dying Nation
Today we heard a message from one of our newly ordained pastors on Psalm 24. It was a good reminder that when we (Christians) read the psalms, we read through the lens of the New Testament, Christ, and the resurrection. We are built up in our most holy faith (Jude 1:20) on the foundation of … More Christo-Centric Reflection on Psalm 24
This is a follow-up to my two posts on why neither former President Trump nor present President Biden are suitable candidates for president. Perhaps you have heard the story of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz summing up what the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion told her about their lacks. “Now, let me … More I Hope You Vote This Year with Tears in Your Eyes
Today, worn out from two very physical days, I declined to go to church, opting for an impromptu day of rest. Stephnie said the service was wonderful and I am looking forward to hearing the message when it is posted online. In my reading, I picked up a book written 80 years ago, which opened … More A Remarkable Story from the Civil War
I was introduced to the “Dumb Tax” at a Pastor’s Retreat. Some 50 pastors of churches between 500 and 1000 attendance gathered together to talk about best practices, issues of care for the congregation, prayer for one another, some commiserating and a lot of just caring for and encouraging one another in the work. The … More Paying the “Dumb Tax”
I observed a great pastoral lesson today in the local Panera. I arrived at the restaurant shortly before 9AM. A soccer coach was already sitting with a father and his nine year old son at a table. My appointment with a young man I am discipling went long and by 11:30, I noticed pairs of … More Pastoral Lessons from a Soccer Coach
Death Visited Us Yesterday, But Life Won Life came to the Schoenleber family via the death of my sister yesterday. We are grieving joyous tears. Just two weeks ago, three of Mary’s five brothers and her younger sister were able to visit her in her home in Pennsylvania. That’s Heather, the youngest, on the left, … More The Schoenleber Family Update
P.S. I had my first date and fell in love with my wife at Colorado State in Fort Collins. Part 2 For 11 years, I was part of a team of people who traveled to Fort Collins, CO to put on a 6 week program called The Institute of Biblical Studies (IBS) and Staff Training … More Cultivating Humility in the Ministry: Part 2 Team Unity
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