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Tag Archives: Retirement
So, how do you like retirement. Part Deux.
Writing about myself is a chore. I remember the first semester of seminary when I was suddenly sitting in a classroom 23 years after my undergraduate days. One of my first classes involved a weekly exercise of writing a 3-5 page paper about myself. I tired of it quickly Continue reading
So … how do you like retirement …
Lent is a time to clean house — our spiritual houses. Lent is a time to be in touch with our relationships — especially our relationship with God. Lent is a time to check out how we’re doing with that following Jesus promise — and to make the necessary adjustments to get back to it. I’ve been leading that effort for so long that it’s been easy to put my own adjustments aside for when I have time. And a pastor never has time during Lent! This year I do. Have time, that is. Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Retirement, Writing
Tagged Ash Wednesday, Lent, Retirement, Rev. Courtney Clayton-Jenkins, Samba Joia
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