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Recent content by Rev_DC

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    Handling Visitation as a senior pastor (possible people-pleasing tendencies)

    That's the point I hit today. I already punted sermon prep two days this week because of other visitations, and on top of classes/funerals/etc, it's been nonstop. Also, FWIW, it's not an emergency visit. She has been in and out of the hospital, but it's an issue with her leg.
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    Handling Visitation as a senior pastor (possible people-pleasing tendencies)

    Heya! This is one that's came up and I'm just seeking pastoral advice here because I really don't want to go blabbing in the limited clergy circles I'm a part of locally. There's a woman at our church who is loosely related to our congregation (she's not a member, but a relative of members)...
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    What are the odds that the best first date of my life...

    Haha, I'm fine with distance and I'm gone for 2 years max, I just thought it was funny that I'd end up on an amazing spur of the moment first date in Ohio after striking out here for the better part of 2 decades
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    What are the odds that the best first date of my life...

    It definitely *did* happen....Now that I'm seven hours away from the place I call home for the next two years of course, why wouldn't I meet a great person back home
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    What are the odds that the best first date of my life...

    ...will happen when I'm home for two weeks on summer break? :eek::tearsofjoy: (I live 7 hours away for the next two years while in seminary)
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    I'm struggling with my Christian faith

    So I definitely made an assumption here, that because of the parents' faith in Christ, their hateful and/or confusing opinions on politics is shaking the OP's faith because there's an internal struggle in how the OP should reconcile faith and politics.
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    How many of you struggle with feeling brokenness because of singleness?

    Thanks for the perspective! And sorry to hear about everything going on. Granted, my change was voluntary I went from 60k+ to no income (sans odd jobs I can find) to get to where I need to be. I understand broke, but acknowledge the situation is different. I'm looking forward to this weekend...
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    New(ish). Been here before, but it's been a hot minute.

    Absolutely, and thanks :) For the comment and hope. Yep, I ran from that push for a many years, but God can be persistent :rolleyes:
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    What instrument(s) do you play?

    New to this club. Primary instruments (proficient enough I could give lessons): Bass Guitar / Drums. Secondary instruments (give me a week to work on songs): Electric Guitar / Acoustic Guitar / Vocals (I'm OK, but not great) If I practiced a few weeks, saxophone. Just haven't done it in a while.
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    I'm struggling with my Christian faith

    Politics and Christianity shouldn't be completely disconnected, but you should let your faith define your politics, not vice versa. It's been one of my biggest struggles, as such I'm now too conservative for my liberal friends and too liberal for my conservative friends. I ask myself where...
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    How many of you struggle with feeling brokenness because of singleness?

    I definitely have this with most friends. I have a few close friends, and those relationships are deep, and great, but I'm not one for acquaintances. There's just such a disconnect in my life though, I can jump in a pulpit, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, I can rile up an entire...
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    New(ish). Been here before, but it's been a hot minute.

    So, thought I'd say "Hi" to all of my ChristianForums peeps. Seems like a good place to plug in with where I am in life. So, the last time I posted on here with my old username was in 2014 (annnd I forget the password and that email is gone). In 2014, I was working for a construction equipment...
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    How many of you struggle with feeling brokenness because of singleness?

    Caveat: I know it's not a healthy place to be, but it's where I am. Let's be honest, this world isn't always about sunshine and rainbows. It's a battle between light and dark, and right now it just feels like dark is winning in this state of my life. Caveat 2: New account, this isn't my first...