Posts by Wesley Horne
Empowering Leaders
I simply could not believe my mother-in-law would abandon our first born. After a few days of modeling infant care she left him in the care of two complete novices. I remember her smile and reassuring pat on the arm as she said, “you will all be just fine”. She was right. He survived –…
Read MoreAgony
Some things you can know too much about. We all have that friend who obsesses about _________, and when the conversation remotely ventures toward his or her area, there we go. I suspect we all have an area or two that sets off the nerd alert in our circles, “Speaking of conflict, did you know…
Read MoreHaiti Contrasts
The Gospel is full of contrasts – it is the weak who are strong, the poor who become rich, servants are great, those who lose their lives find them. So is Haiti. Most run from – Some run to Haiti reminded me of those vivid scenes from 911. Most run from disaster. A noble and…
Read MoreStuck at a Crossroads?
It all started with thoughts of Haiti and an upcoming pastors conference in the spring. I read, looked at photos, and spoke with those who have already been. I was overwhelmed. Words come easily to me, but what could I possibly say to fill that bottomless pit of need? Some of us come from traditions…
Read MoreWhat Is Behind My Anger?
Ephesians 4:26 | Be angry and do not sin. Anger is complicated. The Bible both commands it and gives STRONG warnings concerning it (Ephesians 4:26, 31; Proverbs 19:19; Proverbs 22:24; Ecclesiastes 7:9 to cite just a few). Anger is love expressed when fueling protection of the powerless, the voiceless, the poor, and the disenfranchised. Anger…
Read MoreSpeak Life
I have always been fascinated by the power of words. My Grandfather regularly demystified and imparted his varied artisan skills, from molding precious metals to hitting a curve ball, with simple, empowering guidance. My Dad is a war veteran not easily rattled, but there was a phone call one April night that buckled his knees.…
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