Most people, it seems, like to use the end of the calendar year to take an inventory of their lives. And if that honest appraisal results in new positive patterns and priorities, then that can certainly be a good thing. But since I have always been a bit inquisitive, I decided to do a little… Continue reading New Year’s Solutions
Author: Dave Cunningham
Combatting Cancel Culture
Something happened. Pastoral ministry done right has always been spiritually grueling and emotionally taxing, but several years back it was almost as if a switch was flipped. Whether it was the rigors of the pandemic or something else, the ministry got exponentially more difficult because people seemingly got exponentially more “grumbly” (if that’s a word). … Continue reading Combatting Cancel Culture
Confronting Cancel Culture
Something happened. Pastoral ministry done right has always been spiritually grueling and emotionally taxing, but several years back it was almost as if a switch was flipped. Whether it was the rigors of the pandemic or something else, the ministry got exponentially more difficult because people seemingly got exponentially more “grumbly” (if that’s a word). … Continue reading Confronting Cancel Culture
The Soliloquy of a Senior Citizen
“Soliloquy.” That’s a fun word. It comes from the Latin solus “alone” and loqui “to speak.” At its most basic level it refers to the act of talking to oneself. So, if you’d like, pull up a chair and listen in to me reminding myself of what’s important in life. As you might imagine, I have… Continue reading The Soliloquy of a Senior Citizen
Be More Like the Smiths
I have a theory. And it’s only a theory. I have no statistical data to prove my hypothesis, but my theory is based on years of observing human behavior. And here it is. As a rule, people love to be associated with those who are wealthy, popular and/or good looking. I know. I know. This… Continue reading Be More Like the Smiths
Reflection
These past few weeks, I have been in a reflective state of mind. With my 60th birthday just around the corner, I have been taking a glance back at the life that the Lord has given me. I probably don’t do that as often as I should, but when I do, I am always torn… Continue reading Reflection
Goodology: The Doctrine of Good
In 2017, ABC launched a new medical drama series on television called “The Good Doctor.” The widely popular show is about the life of a young autistic surgeon named Shaun Murphy, who also has a unique condition called savant syndrome. While extremely bright and talented, he has virtually no interpersonal skills, which complicates everything in… Continue reading Goodology: The Doctrine of Good
Forgive and Forget?
God is the grand designer (Genesis 1:1). The scriptures tell us that He created man and woman with great care and amazing complexity (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13-16). For instance, the intricacy with which He created the human mind is, well, “mind-blowing.” In an article in Scientific American entitled, “What is the Memory Capacity of the… Continue reading Forgive and Forget?
Dealing With Disappointment
In November 1789, about a year after the ratification of the United States constitution, Benjamin Franklin, one of our nation’s founding fathers, wrote a letter to French scientist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy. After inquiring about Le Roy’s health and the geo-political events of their day, Franklin, who helped draft the Declaration of Independence and was one… Continue reading Dealing With Disappointment
Instant Obedience
Someone recently asked me, “What is the hardest thing that you’ve ever done?” As my mind began to race, several possible answers flooded my brain. First, I thought, pastoring a church for the Lord’s glory has certainly gotten more difficult, especially in today’s “cancel culture.” Then second, on a purely emotional level, I thought about… Continue reading Instant Obedience