One of the first things I learned in pastoral life is that parents always worry about their children. Even when those children are older than me. We’ve got a lot of families at mgpc who are traveling through demanding seasons parenting small children. One of my aspirations for mgpc is that those parents will see …
I am too prone to excess irritation, directed particularly at those who are closest to me. Especially when I’m tired or have another concern on my mind, but all too often for no reason at all. Phil Ryken looks behind irritability and points out the dangers, then directs us to a cure. Most of us …
As I think about the five areas of emotional IQ described below, I can discern distinct personal weaknesses in the last two areas and some growth in the first three. I believe that it is possible to develop these qualities. (Otherwise I’d be a bit discouraged.) I think the first of these is a key …
Tomorrow night mpgc will meet for our First Sunday Prayer Meeting. Among other needs, we’ll pray for: one of our ailing aged members and her family; one of members who will have cancer surgery; Para Hills Presbyterian Church; our Easter services; lots of Easter ministry, including camps; ministry in East Timor including the visit of …
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