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Poll Results for Peace on Earth
Here are the tentaive results of the Religion Forum poll I set up a while back. I am bit disappointed by the percentage of those who just gve up. Peace on Earth – Is it possible? Impossible – I don’t… Continue reading
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Sunday Morning
I preached on Choices. We can choose to be graced, to be justified, to reign, to live, and to obey. All of these choices are found in Romans 5:12-21 and have parallels which are not equal opposites but poor imitations.… Continue reading
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Home and Scattered
It is good to be back home in Fresno/Clovis. A member of our group, Walt Crabtree (who should see his name here since he promised to read) said that he would be glad to get home, but not to leave.… Continue reading
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Coffee and Honey
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
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Hand-Holding in Ministry
God has been speaking to my heart this week deeply, profoundly, and lovingly through my own devotional times and through the ministry of Dr. Richard Blackaby. The same messages can be heard at the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary website under… Continue reading
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Blog Updates
I have updated some of my blogs with articles that may be of interest here: Pastor Tom’s Journal The ocassional journal of a pastor-writer-motivator observing the wonders and absurdities of life and celebrating the opportunities that abound… Continue reading
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Meetings
A leader once told me that he thought meetings were demonic. That may have been because of the fire he felt in his esophogus whenever he was preparing for one. Perhaps the following suggestions will help those who share his… Continue reading
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Paradox
In his article in The Ooze, The Paradox of a Divided Church Called to Be Reconcilers to the World, Andy Morgan states, " The church has become an impersonal club – a place where you go to once a week… Continue reading
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More on Laziness, Work, Word, Witness, and Wealth
I am surrounded by so much beauty and a bit more time than usual, but also the opportunity to benefit from some rare fellowship, conversation, and activity during this northern sojourn. I am being refreshed and challenged. So, I can… Continue reading
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Good Source of Interviews
The Leadership Blog is a good source of interviews with leading Christians of our day. I was drawen to the blog by their interview with Erwin McManus. I just wanted to pass that on this evening. Continue reading
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