Call me if you need me!
My fellow Shepherds, announcing, “Call me if you need me!” will not do. Sheep do not call the shepherd, mostly … Continue reading Call me if you need me!
Author: pastorkemp
These are the random musings of a man whose goal is to make Jesus the paramount pursuit of my life who, while in this effort, is writing down a few lessons I've learned along the way. You'll have to decide if they are worth heeding but at least you may learn a few things not to do.
I object!
Objections are a dime a dozen. There is always one more reason why you shouldn’t, couldn’t and can’t. If that … Continue reading I object!
Pastoring Expectations
I want to give you something to mentally (or literally) say every day: Say, “I must pastor expectations.” When you … Continue reading Pastoring Expectations
Is God a Moral Monster?
This is a book that I gladly recommend. If you’ve ever stumped your toe while trying to fulfill a commitment … Continue reading Is God a Moral Monster?
Olympic Logic or “Relational Math”
Here’s the logic behind me watching the Olympics: My wife loves watching the Olympics; I love my wife; thus, I … Continue reading Olympic Logic or “Relational Math”
Our Winter of Discontent
During the winter of 1978-79 the United Kingdom was hit with a severe season of social upheaval and violence. There … Continue reading Our Winter of Discontent
When you finish!
For most of the years I was privileged to pastor the great Fort Mill Church of God I led them … Continue reading When you finish!
Sonja and My “Wilderness Decade”
Originally posted on The ONE THING:
Sonja and I were talking recently about our “wilderness decade”. During one ten year period Sonja… Continue reading Sonja and My “Wilderness Decade”
Who is your minister working for anyway?
Remember, when you give to your church you are not paying someone to do your work. Your minister is not … Continue reading Who is your minister working for anyway?
Telling it how it is
There’s no special merit in “telling it like it is.” Anybody can be a critic. Why not stretch yourself and … Continue reading Telling it how it is
