Category Archives: Faith

Equipper’s Survival Guide (By Steve Crosby)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

The following is some helpful advice from my friend Steve Crosby. Steve has written and spoken extensively on issues of church leadership and abuse. The following are some words to help Christian leaders and pastors understand their unique assignment in … Continue reading →

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My Delusion or God’s Dream?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Lately I’ve been wrestling with a dream, a God-given dream I cannot shake. Or maybe it’s not a dream, maybe it’s an unrealistic expectation or an overactive imagination. Maybe it’s my dream, not God’s? No! It’s a God given dream! … Continue reading →

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The Spiritual Dangers of Irregular Flossing

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

If flossing were truly important, half of us would be dying of gum disease. We’d be daily opening the obituaries, lamenting the loss of another fine upstanding citizen who’d succumbed to the inevitable consequences of irregular flossing. However, for the … Continue reading →

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Being Found

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Being Found by Doug Bursch Let me be alone first… unencumbered by the demands of the crowd, or the systems, or the groups, or the other than expectations. Let me be alone, left alone… detached from the strings and pulleys, … Continue reading →

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A Priest Worthy of Honor: Chaplain Emil Kapaun

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

This should be required viewing for any Christian who is second guessing the cost of their calling. President Obama awards Chaplain Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor.

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Discovering Your Spiritual House

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Once you open yourself to the possibility of being created, life becomes a very different journey. The concept of creator influences questions of present purpose and future destiny. If life has an origin from a meaningful originator, then we’ve got … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Free Days

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

The Problem with Free Days by Doug Bursch Take the day to dream and be free! However, bring back something when you’re done… So everyone can rejoice in your freedom. Loose yourself from the deadlines and expectations of the daily … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness: Why We Should or Shouldn’t Accept Lance Armstrong’s Apology

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

The world is full of liars. However, not all liars are famous and there’s only one Oprah. Consequently, most of us will not be able to display our contrition in a two day OWN Network exclusive. If you haven’t heard … Continue reading →

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The Fruitcake Chronicles (A Re-Gifted Christmas Story)

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

(The Following is a re-post of The Fruitcake Chronicles. I first published this six installment short story in the Auburn Reporter Newspaper. Like a good fruitcake, I regift it every year. Merry Christmas!) The Fruitcake Chronicles: An Old Fashioned Christmas … Continue reading →

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The Emergence of Church Experts (and the suppression of violence)

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

The Emergence of Church Experts (and the suppression of violence) by Doug Bursch If you say one more bad thing about the church I love… I’m gonna punch you in the nose. And then I’m gonna say I’m sorry. But … Continue reading →

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