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Mondays December 12, 2018 The conversation was about Mondays and depression.  Mondays are not a good day for them.  For many, this is the day they are most likely to consider quitting.  Some even confess they have thought about taking their life.  The great irony of all this is that the day before has been spent in celebration, and talk of love, joy and hope. Most of the pastors I know are cautious about joining a ministerial association.  The groups do not generally have good reputations for achieving their mission.  I won't share the failures of such groups here.  Instead, I am happy to report that it has been my joy to belong to a couple of wonderful groups.  You may ask, "What is the difference with these groups?"  The simple answer is - the people involved.  In my humble opinion, a pastors' group, ministerial association, or whatever label you decide to use, ought to be a resource to some of the most important people you know.  What metric determines

Eulogy December 5, 2018 I haven't watched the funeral for George H.W. Bush as of yet.  I have only seen bits or pieces as time has afforded.  There is one image though, from yesterday's coverage, which has captured my attention.  The network was covering his casket carried into the Capitol Rotunda in preparation for lying in state.  Camera shots would alternate between the solemn joint services military honor guard processional and the observing dignitaries gathered on the steps of the Capitol.  It was a silent scene save for the sound of the guard calling out, "Step, step, step..." as the processional made its stately progress up the steps.  Befitting his service to the nation as President and as a Navy pilot, his casket was draped in the US flag.  I've lived long enough to witness more than a few state funerals - long enough to watch the funerals of US Presidents.  This time, the camera caught something...something which gave me pause. The crowd