I spent the evening writing. I was able to write not only Paul's funeral sermon (I'll post that later), but this Sunday's homily and next Wednesday's homily for Midweek Advent Evening Prayer.
Here's a wonderful trick my friend, Dr. Lee Maxwell, taught me years ago: when you are pressed for time and have a number of homilies to prepare, write the LAST one first, and then work back in reverse order.
This method works so well because it keeps the pressure on - you've still got the nearest one that needs writing, but you can't begin to work on it until the more distant ones are completed.
I hope to do something similar throughout all the weeks of Advent/Christmas.
That's a good practice, Bill (Sorry, if you go by William, I knew you in Sem as Bill). Unconsciously I had done that over the years, but wasn't aware of it. This is an excellent reminder. Thanks!
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Thanks, Rich. You can call me whatever! But WHICH Rich are you??? I knew several!
ReplyDeleteRich Shields - we were classmates, graduating in '86.
ReplyDeleteSure - THAT Rich! :) Where are you now?
ReplyDeleteI am a pastor in AALC (in fellowship with LCMS). Recently was appointed Sem President and National Mission Developer. Eventually (when we sell our home) we will move to Ft. Wayne. I also serve on the Joint Commission on Fellowship.
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