by Karl Fickling | Apr 13, 2021 | Faith & Heritage, Leadership
Thank you very much, welcome to the Late Show, this is our first show on the air since New York and Washington were attacked, and I need to ask for your patience and indulgence because I want to say a few things. And believe me, sadly, I’m not going to say anything...
by Karl Fickling | Mar 8, 2021 | Faith & Heritage, Ministry, Worship
Father Michael Kerrigan was struggling with burnout. Caring for his congregation, while his mother slowly slid towards death, was taking its toll. In his regular visits with his mentor, he was encouraged to take time off and tend to himself. Later that night, when...
by Karl Fickling | Jan 25, 2021 | Alumni, Education, Leadership, Ministry, Theology
While working on my MDiv degree, my neighbor was finishing up his doctorate. Over thirty years before the Jill Biden discussions, Keith instructed me in his preference for how to refer to him after his imminent graduation. He had become concerned after realizing there...
by Karl Fickling | Dec 11, 2020 | Faith & Heritage
This Christmas, why not see who can tell the best Christmas story? Each person’s tale should include three features: a unique trip, a set of challenges, and a special gift. Here’s my story. The Trip In 1964, when my dad was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base,...
by Karl Fickling | Nov 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Your ordinary routine in preaching was interrupted by Covid-19, which forced you to adjust to preaching to a camera. Now, perhaps, you’re doing both—virtual and in-person. These are strange times. So, this could be an important time for some self-supervision regarding...
