Author Archives: Fr. Chuck Collins

Clergy Don’t Live Under Rocks

Did you know that 3 out of 5 ordained ministers bomb out of the ministry within five years? I just made that up, but the actual statistic is something like…

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Gratitude

This is the season for giving and receiving, so please give up wanting to be thanked. You’re not entitled to gratitude from anyone for anything. If you give in order…

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A Poem in Celebration of Advent

ADVENT to think God came under the arch of lights thrust abruptly into time while the world waited, sleepily drifting in and out  of hope delayed stepping into our trembling,…

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The Cosmic Wonder of Being in Christ

Dear new believer, Welcome to his family! There is rejoicing in heaven over what has happened in your heart and life!! I rejoice with the angels, archangels and all the…

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Stewardship versus Fundraising

You have heard me say that there is a world of difference between Christian Stewardship and fundraising. One is a worldly way of looking at money, the other, I believe,…

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