Category Archives: ministry

MICAH 6:1-8 1   Hear what the LORD says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. 2   Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the LORD, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the LORD has … Continue reading →

Posted on February 4, 2014 by tmrichmond3 | 1 Comment

Wither the Church?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by tmrichmond3

I was talking with a colleague the other day, and we were bemoaning the state of affairs in the Church today, as well as the state of affairs in our own churches. As we were talking, I began to realize … Continue reading →

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ISAIAH 42:1-9 1   Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2   He will not cry or lift up his voice, … Continue reading →

Posted on January 14, 2014 by tmrichmond3 | Leave a comment

Hopping Back on the Rollercoaster

Posted on October 25, 2013 by tmrichmond3

After an almost eight year absence I am going back into parish ministry. It feels a little like getting on a roller coaster, except that a roller coaster is more predictable, has fewer ups and downs, and you know you … Continue reading →

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