Yahoo is featuring an article by the first lady of money, Suze Orman today. She cautions against many mistakes I have already made and a few I have not tried. Because I love my primary calling/work as a pastor, I… Continue reading

Day 5 – Trust and Test (Taking Risks) Faith is risky and trust is tried in the testing of our faith. If I don’t act on faith, it is probably not real faith. Real faith permeates everything and flavors my… Continue reading

When you are in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, you must go to Guy’s Cafe and Bakery for lunch. You will be greeted by Guy and that is an experience not to be missed. He will entertain you as he gets your… Continue reading

David Wayne, the Jolly Blogger posted this observation in his excellent blog on kissing (Fridays Are for Kissing). "Baptists are not allowed to kiss – it could lead to the consumption of alcohol." Actually, I’ve always heard it the way… Continue reading

Mr. Bowden was our church organist in Fremont in the 80s. He played the organ for us into his nineties and died with an alert mind and a bellowing voice. He practiced his organ just outside the door to my… Continue reading

by :   Sysop Tom Sims11:06 AM votes :   2Latest :   11:11 AM Q: Peace on Earth – Is it possible? Impossible – I don’t bother We can only hope. I work for it. I pray for it.… Continue reading

I have been on a little blogging vacation in order to host out-of-town visitors, put out some ministry fires, start some other ministry fires, and take some day trips. I  will be posting in earnest now. In the meantime, here… Continue reading

Eric Blauer is a pastor with a transformational ministry. He posts some challenging – out of the box – material. His article of money is biblical and no doubt, controversial. It needs to be heard. Coming across his blog is… Continue reading

There is a stimulating discussion of the house church movement on the Christian Fellowship Forum where Spencer (Ozpen) sites Barna’s research begining with message # Msg # 116158.: ——————————Have you read the latest research from the George Barna Group on… Continue reading

We are made for community, intricately designed for ensemble in the mighty chorus of humanity. We are fashioned for its harmony as well as well placed dissonance. Every instrument has a part to play. Every note is welcome. We long… Continue reading