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  • Sick of Christians?

    The pot is being stirred and there is a lot of spillage. The church is struggling with its identity in a rapidly changing world. Everyone, inside and outside, has an opinion – maybe more than one. Sometimes we are fighting the world. Sometimes we are fighting each other. Sometimes we put our collective feet in…

  • SMILE

    SMILE (repost) Are you a novice to the habit of smiling. I will suggest a begining exercise that may help. Not only will you feel better, but it pays well too. S – Stretch your cheeks as far as they can go to the left and the right. M – Make yourself hold that position.…

  • Inspired by an Old Classmate Experiencing Strange Weather

    So, what is with the weather? I hear about "systems" and other factors that are producing "in-climate" conditions around the country. Is there a connection meteorology and geopolitical economics? Probably not. It is just a gentle reminder that we control very little in our environments and must be ready for anything. Susann Fletcher-Smith on Facebook…

  • Give Up or Get Up

    It was not my best day ever. I have to be honest. Otherwise, I have nothing of value to say. Yet, who am I to say anything about a day? I have experienced, exercised, and exorcised most possible negative emotions. I am so tired and frustrated that I have turned to late night work to…

  • Underground Exlosions? How About These?

    Information is exploding. If we can avoid blowing up the planet, what will the planet be like before the end of our lives and that of our children? The world is changing. Those who would live productively in this world need to at least be aware of these trends and prepared to embrace them. _____________________________________________…

  • How Many (___)s Does it Take to Change a … What?!!! Change?!!!

    If we don't want change, all change is intimidating. George Carlin said he put some money into one of those change machines and nothing happened. Sometimes, I'd be happy to find a change machine that actually produced transformation in any number of areas of my life and community. That is one of the appeals of…

  • The Basics

    Bob Burg is THE man to talk about networking through the development of relationships. He practices what he preaches. His integrity, interest in the other person, consistency, and likability engender trust and make people want to do business with him and hear what he has to say. This is an article worth reading. Offline, Online;…

  • Add This!

    I am just wondering how my new AddThis button works! var addthis_pub="tomsims"; http://s7.addthis.com/js/200/addthis_widget.js

  • Captive Christian Tribes, New “Nones,” and a New Great Awakening

    George Barna and Jim Wallis are introducing, at the same time, some stimulating reading and challenging thinking for the church to consider in these critical missional days. They have created an arena of discussion of what it means to be followers of Jesus in this century. In Seven Faith Tribes: Who They Are, What They…