I'm a jaded idealist. It's a paradox, but that's what ministry is all about, ... I wouldn't say these things about Ironwood if I didn't believe it.

Being in a first call it's unrealistic to have a lot of expectations, even though I'm a second career person, ... This call has set me up with expectations for my next call. I couldn't have come to a better place for my first call. These two congregations are nurturing.

We can't let such a bit of history slip through our fingers.

Paradox reconciles all contradictions.

Good judgement is the result of experience and experience the result of bad judgement.

All generalizations are false, including this one.