The Pastors Place: Bad News vs. Good News by Linda Mae Baldwin
Headlines aren't looking good, the news drones on with one sorry story after another natural man's depraved condition is in full bloom across the world. Rapes, kidnapping, molestation of our innocents, drought, disease, war, floods, and I could go on, but why? Because the one who knows ALL really does have it all under control, and because He does, you and I can live with no fear. Read more...
The Pastors Place: Names by Linda Mae Baldwin
Sticks and stones may break my bones and names will ALWAYS hurt me ah, I mean, names will never hurt me. Truth is, the first one makes more sense. Clearly, whoever made up the little rhyme never had an unflattering nickname or insult hurled at them. Read more...
The Pastors Place: October is Pastor/Clergy Appreciation Month by Linda Mae Baldwin
Banners in Christian Book stores declare it, a special greeting cards section is dedicated to it, Christian Book Store flyers in the mail box publicize it, and Christian radio stations schedule special Clergy programs and great prizes for your favorite Pastor. No doubt, it is October, Clergy Appreciation month. Read more...
The Pastors Place: Citizenship or September 11 One Year Later by Linda Mae Baldwin
The one-year anniversary of the worst attack ever inflicted on the United States of America, (outside of Pearl Harbor) is a few weeks away. Last year I watched the horrific events as a resident alien of the United States. This year, I remember the act of war, as an American citizen. Read more...
The Pastors Place: Father's Day and Free Will by Linda Mae Baldwin
One of the most difficult realizations for me was the day I learned Dad was a mere human. He possessed the one trait that fells the best of men free will. Dad's free will led him to make unsavory choices, resulting in injury to his physical body and his relationship with his family. Read more...
The Pastors Place: Soulful Spring Cleaning by Linda Mae Baldwin
I have no lack of subjects to write about, but the Lord kept bringing me back to one: Spring Cleaning. Fortunately, we are not writing about Spring Cleaning a physical residence, instead we will tackle Spring Cleaning for the soul, a process I am familiar with. Read more...
The Pastors Place: April Showers Bring May Flowers (or Depression is no respecter of occupation or title) by Linda Mae Baldwin
This morning I woke up to the sound of rain drumming my bedroom skylight. Rain is not unusual where I live, yet, after a day like yesterday, where I drove with my convertible's roof down just because I could, wet days like today cloak me with sadness. Nothing, however, compares to the depression I previously had, or the depression my husband experienced in past years. Depression in a Minister's family is not unusual; sadly, it is almost the norm. Read more...
The Pastors Place: 10 Things I wish I'd known BEFORE moving to the first Pastorate by Linda Mae Baldwin