Why Doesn’t Somebody Do Something?
Have you ever complained about a problem for years—only to realize you could’ve started fixing it yourself? Why do we...
How to fuss fair in the family
In the previous blog post, I wrote about a harmful way to have a disagreement. I called it Sowing and...
Sowing and reaping cuss words
On occasion during counseling, I’ve had married couples curse each other. On occasion, I’ve asked them to define the words...
People Who Planted Mustard Seeds
Most of the people who changed my life never tried to. They weren’t aiming to be memorable or influential—they were...
Another Eldership Funeral
On Monday, January 12, the present elders and their wives at Hartsville Pike, Gallatin, Tennessee, Joel and Mary Lou Dodson,...
Who removes lampstands?
My most-read blog post has been, Do You Know of a Sound Congregation…?, published August 1, 2017: https://www.newshepherdsorientation.com/do-you-know-of-a-sound-congregation/ After that,...
Kirby Walker and conflict management
I met Kirby Walker in 2010 when I was working with the Collegeside church in Cookeville, Tennessee. He attended on...
A Vaccine for Conflict Virus
A virus that infects a family, church, business, or softball team is gossip. Gossip is present where there is conflict....
Advice from an Older Preacher
A few years ago, I was asked to write an article about some advice I received from an older preacher....
I Want the Church to Grow, But . . .
In October 1987, Ross Jordan had just moved to Dalton, Georgia, to work with the Central church. On the first...