God spoke through the prophet Ezekiel and said, “The sin of the people of Israel is great; the land is full of bloodshed and the city is full of injustice.” -Ezekiel 9:9a When God’s people did nothing about the bloodshed and injustice in their land, it marred God’s reputation. Their… Read More
Audi alteram partem. That’s Latin for “listen to the other side” or “let the other side be heard as well”. This legal maxim keeps the courtroom fair: Wise judgements cannot be made unless everyone is heard. Audi alteram partem. That’s good advice outside the courtroom too. It is increasingly easy to misjudge one another… Read More
Who should I vote for? In 1980, Ronald Reagan told us to answer that question by asking ourselves another: Are you better off today than you were four years ago? If you are “better off” today then vote for the party currently inhabiting the White House. If you aren’t “better… Read More
It’s the painters, poets, and performers of the world who take their lives. Sylvia Plath. Robin Willams. But not Phil. Phil was at the top of his class in seminary. He was the prototypical strong alpha male leader. He earned a PhD and wore a suit and tie and boots,… Read More
Yesterday, I told you about a new endeavor our family has started to help ministers in crisis: The Phil Lineberger Minister Wellness Fund. Today, a little more detail about what that fund will accomplish. We’re partnering with Matt Stanford of the Hope and Healing Center to create a nationwide network… Read More
After John’s death, Phil began compiling research and the names of potential donors: he wanted to do something to help ministers in crisis. There are some wonderful retreat centers out there, he noted. But a severely depressed pastor isn’t likely (or even able) to make a trip halfway across the… Read More
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