Timeless wisdom for pastors with forward-thinking solutions.
In the 19th century, Marie d'Agoult left her children to follow after the most famous pianist of her day, Hungarian composer and virtuoso Franz Liszt. After the ardor of her infatuation cooled and the reality of missing her children set in, Marie is said to have made this observation: "When one has smashed everything around oneself, one has also smashed oneself."
Our pastoral forefather, George Herbert, orients us to the music that stops the flow of discouragement.
How will congregations find places in dense, expensive urban areas?
The sanctuary quieted as it cleared. The worship team finished packing up and departed. Daniel’s thoughts faded, interrupted by the sound of Norma’s voice.