Thoughts for the Soul

 

Light and Dark

Posted on Dec 2, 2021 in Thoughts for the Soul

I like stormy weather. A fond childhood memory is sitting on the long front porch of our house in rural Berks County in the midst …

More About “Jesus’ Compassion and Empathy”

Posted on Dec 2, 2021 in Thoughts for the Soul

Last month I wrote about how a consultant doing empathy training with construction foremen grows profits. I observed that as Christians, we need to consider …

“Jesus’ Compassion and Empathy”

Posted on Dec 2, 2021 in Thoughts for the Soul

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them because they were troubled and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36) “Empathy” …

Freedom

Posted on Jul 1, 2021 in Thoughts for the Soul

Summer is the season of freedom—the freedom of vacations as well as the freedom we celebrate with patriotic holidays. Memorial Day is the warm-up observance. …

Pastor Fogal Ordained

Posted on Jun 3, 2021 in Thoughts for the Soul

Pastor Bob Fogal had a memorable month of May, and as a result, his Pastor’s Pen took a vacation! On Sunday, May 23, Bob added …

Lent is the Time

Posted on Mar 1, 2021 in Thoughts for the Soul

Lent is the time during the church year when we more often hear the words ‘sin’ and ‘repent.’ The words seem to go together, as …

Liberty and Justice for All

Posted on Jan 1, 2021 in Thoughts for the Soul

Many folks are looking at the first few weeks of 2021 wondering what additional wreckage will be wrought in our political culture before January 20th. …

Darkness — Light

Posted on Dec 31, 2020 in Thoughts for the Soul

The morning sun is shining brightly as I write. Even though the air remains crisp from the night, the feeling of warmth on my face …

The Gifts of a Simple Life

Posted on Oct 22, 2020 in Thoughts for the Soul

I have struggled with how to approach preparing a Pastor’s Pen for November. By the time you read this, elections will have taken place but …

Faith & Politics? Not Gonna Touch It . . . .

Posted on Oct 8, 2020 in Thoughts for the Soul

Politics, sex, and money. Once upon a time, young preachers were advised to avoid all three in their sermons—and most new men of the cloth …

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