About this blog

Inspired by a statement from Dr. Fred Craddock, "Leave the Rest to God", I want to focus on the need for all of us to trust in and depend on God in our lives. This doesn't mean that we do nothing and simply wait for God to do everything. What I want to do in this blog is to share some of my thoughts as well as the thoughts of other people that have given me strength for the journey.

In a way, this is therapeutic for me. As a retired pastor and teacher of preaching and church leadership, I can see that I worked extremely hard at what I felt called to do, but often felt the anxiety that comes when you depend on yourself and your own efforts.

We are called to work hard. However, working hard at our vocation can sometimes keep us from depending on the God who calls us to follow that God. I hope that some of my experience, both positive and negative, will be of help to people like me who have committed their lives to following the God of Jesus Christ. This blog is intended not only for people who are clergy, but also for lay people. After all, we are all ministers and need to depend on God.

Comments

  1. LBDecember 28, 2018 at 4:37 PM

    This is so needed, Dad! Thank you for doing this.

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  2. David E. SumnerDecember 28, 2018 at 5:27 PM

    Some of the best advice I have read is to not reflect much on your successes or your failures but leave the results to God. And don't worry about getting credit for anything.

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  3. UnknownDecember 28, 2018 at 6:26 PM

    Good first post, Chuck. I'm looking forward to this journey on which you are taking us.

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  4. KathiDecember 28, 2018 at 6:54 PM

    Rereading many notes taken when you were with us for a brief time at Zion, I am anxious to learn more from you. Your words of insight help me to grow. Thank you!

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  5. Roger SDecember 28, 2018 at 7:05 PM

    Looking forward to your sharing the wisdom God has laid on your heart.


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  6. JCGDecember 28, 2018 at 8:36 PM

    Thank you.

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  7. UnknownDecember 29, 2018 at 5:51 AM

    As always, enjoy your comments and thoughts.

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  8. Carolyn Hale CubbedgeDecember 29, 2018 at 7:53 AM

    Chuck, this is the very topic of my sermon tomorrow.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 31, 2018 at 8:00 AM

    Looking forward to hearing your ponderings, Dr. Bugg!

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