Ask Amy: Stepfather’s scorched earth texts raise alarm
I’m wondering if you have any ideas or words of wisdom for me.
– Tired
Dear Tired: I believe this is a fairly common issue, which I assume crosses aisles and affects people from many different faith practices.
Once you start to run an organization and become involved in its finances, personnel and building maintenance, it’s a challenge to detach from these worldly concerns in order to enjoy its mission.
It’s hard to access the divine when you’re wondering if last month’s light bill got paid.
Pulling back on some of your duties, even temporarily, might help you to refocus.
Also – I suggest that you and some other congregants might want to form a study group. There are scores of multi-week programs designed to guide participants through various spiritual courses of study.
You might also want to worship at other churches. Even if you maintain your position and involvement with your church, occasionally attending services elsewhere – where you don’t know anyone – can be a rewarding and renewing experience.
Dear Amy: At least once a week I think you’re totally out to lunch. I wonder if your staff gets the blame for some of your more boneheaded responses?
– Wiser
Dear Wiser: I sometimes wish I had a staff to blame, but alas – even if I’m occasionally out to lunch, I assure you that I’m dining alone.
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