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  • These songs have been lifting me to God today. May my offering to Him be received as worship. __________________________________ __________________________________ I am looking forward to tomorrow.

  • It Is About Transformation

    "Jesus did not call us to be mad at sinners all the time. Until our communities come to notice our love as the predominant mood of our lives, I seriously doubt that they will believe anything true about the love of God or respond to His love." I wonder sometimes if those who do not…

  • Now Is the Time! Recession Is No Excuse for Recess!

    Contrary to the human tendency toward flight in times of danger, these are days for entrepreneurs to venture forth into the unknown and strut their creative stuff. The time is right for new ideas, for niche thinking, and for bold initiatives by men and women who will not be ruled by fear or passing circumstance.…

  • Favorite “Grooks” from Piet Hein

    Years ago, I acquired two volumes of "Grooks" by Danish scientist, poet, mathematician, inventor, and author, Peit Hein.Hein died in 1996 and most of his works were out of print. However, they can be read at this site which also posted this information:"Update: It looks like they are back in print! The Danish publisher Borgen…

  • Philip Yancey on Prayer

    Since my assignment this week is to be aware of my conversation with God and to simply know that God is present and hearing, Yancey's honest remarks struck a chord with me. ______________________ ______________________ After 54 years of living and almost that many years of praying, I am still learning more than I ever suspected…

  • Urban-Suburban Church Partnerships

        Photo Credit: Fast Company It was good to be in a meeting tonight where we were discussing the challenges faced by urban churches among our association of denominational congregations and other fellowships ministering in under-resourced settings with inner city challenges. The issue of partnerships between urban and suburban congregations could easily slide into…

  • Unknown Caller

    David Wainscott put me onto this in response to my last posting. _________ _________ It says what I cannot say nearly as well. It is not my principle genre, but Iif I am going to listen to rock at all it will be Bono and U2.

  • Being Still and Knowing

    "Be still and know that I am God," is a verse I memorized decades ago. It has been with me since I was a child, inscribed upon my heart and mulled over again and again with ever deepening understanding. However, I suspect that I have not begun to truly internalize the depth of its implications…

  • I Believe

    May your celebration of resurrection today lift you. "I believe what I believe makes me what I am. I did not make it; not it is making me." _________________________________ _________________________________ May we be shaped today by resurrection hope!

  • Motzart’s Requiem

    This has lifted me this evening as I have made my final preparations for Sunday. I hope it speaks to your heart.