“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.” (2 Timothy 4:2) I was once told by a priest that clergy should not share too much of their personal life with the congregation. In his opinion, clergy needed to keep a professional distance from parishioners…
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About Rev. Father Timothy Warren
Fr. Timothy Warren, a retired Air Force reservist and veteran educator, is the founding pastor of St. Francis (Independent Old Catholic Church), an outreach ministry located in Victorville, Calif. He is also President and Executive Officer for LifeSkills Development, a nonprofit organization that works with at-risk young adults, those on probation, and other marginalized groups. Fr. Tim serves on the High Desert Interfaith Council in Victorville. He lives in San Bernardino.
It’s time for the church to be angry
Recently, a drunken hate-monger was arrested for public intoxication and screaming at a Muslim family enjoying a day at the beach. Many well-meaning Christians on social media stated we shouldn’t judge this man, that we don’t know what was going on in his head, and voiced concern for his soul. However, they most never mentioned…
Lenten Reflections
Lenten disciplines, like New Year’s resolutions, often start out with a great bang only to fizzle out after a couple of weeks. But don’t despair, that’s not a reason to lose hope or beat yourself up. It is a reminder, however, of our human frailty and need for Christ. After all, this is what Lent…
Where is your event horizon?
An individual’s event horizon is one’s ability to set future goals. The further one’s event horizon extends, the more likely that person will experience success. Conversely, those whose event horizons are short sighted tend to live day to day, with no real tangible goals for the future. Monarchs such as Queen Elizabeth II of Great…