Monthly Archives: December 2013

These are a few of my favorite things

I saw a blog this morning that listed the blogger’s favorite posts from this year.  I liked that idea.  I’m not going through all 294 posts from the last year, but some I remembered and liked are listed.  I hope … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolutions are worthless without Jesus

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Well, here we stand, on the precipice, on the edge of another year – 4 days before New Year’s Eve and many people who know they are starting a diet in 5 days…

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A sign of the times

As much as the last week was the most attended church time of the year, today is among the least attended church times of the year.  Two of my Facebook pastor friends are combining their church’s worship services today.  One … Continue reading

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I know you never hear it, but thanks for doing the laundry

To be obedient when you are not getting the results you expect or are looking for seems to be the best type of obedience to God. Continue reading

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When you can not tell friend from foe

Yesterday twelve of us from Wesley Chapel went to the Union Rescue Mission and fed about 50 or so people, most of whom are homeless and many who live at the mission.  As I was standing out front drinking a … Continue reading

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Now that I have a chance to look back

The other day I read a dozen or so things that you will regret when you get old.  One of them was not working to be in better shape when you were younger.  This isn’t your first motivation for the … Continue reading

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Another forgettable Christmas Eve at church

I remember one Christmas eve at church a couple of years ago when I asked if anyone had anything special they would like to sing or instrument to play.  Everyone laughed.  And I kid you not, within moments, the former … Continue reading

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At least one person heard one thing

I remember is seminary something the professor who taught the preaching class said.  He said when a sermon is over and church is over, forget about it.  And he didn’t mean don’t remember the message, but sometimes pastors can over … Continue reading

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When it’s personal

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I’ve had several people tell me they were touched by my blog from a few days ago when I wrote about Eddie living under the bridge.  The only reason I had any details…

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And this too shall pass

Last night I talked to someone about a “crisis” they had recently gone through.  They said it was over and everything had calmed down for the moment.  It reminded me of the phrase, “And this too shall pass”. Whatever you … Continue reading

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