Tag Archives: Christmas

It’s not my stuff I’m giving away

Posted on December 15, 2017 by He stirs up the people...

The strangest thing happened the other day. Someone sent me a message that they had some toys and clothes donated.  They said if I knew anyone who needed some to let them know.  10 minutes later, Lauren from the Short … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard times, Obstacles, Opportunity, Walking the Walk | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

The “After the holidays” Excuse

Posted on December 5, 2017 by He stirs up the people...

Lately the “after the holidays” idea has been creeping into my mind.  I feel like I have been using the holiday excuse to overeat.  I almost feel like I am trying to bulk up to go on the television show … Continue reading →

Posted in Obstacles, Walking the Walk | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The church in the world

Posted on December 9, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

In the Old Testament the religious center was the Temple.  Sacrifices and worship occurred at the Temple – you had to get to the Temple.  While there’s a lot more to it (and to learn more click here), the Temple … Continue reading →

Posted in Opportunity, Walking the Walk | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Church trunks of treats

Posted on October 24, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

Throughout history, the church has been in the world while trying not to be “of” the world.  And it’s been a constant battle, the church trying to impact the world and the world trying to impact the church. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Walking the Walk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

When it looks like evil’s winning

Posted on December 11, 2015 by He stirs up the people...

Evil – you are not winning and you do not win. Do not mistake your small victories for winning the war. Continue reading →

Posted in Obstacles, Opportunity, Walking the Walk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Giving away the Christmas Eve offering – The Christmas Spirit

Posted on December 24, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

Why wouldn’t we put it in the fund for our new building? Wouldn’t it be better to give it to the First Way Pregnancy Support in Cumberland? What about one of the missionaries we support? Continue reading →

Posted in Walking the Walk | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Giving away $50 gift cards

Posted on December 23, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

Yesterday Diane and I were blessed to be a part of something amazing.  It was seriously like being on a hidden camera television show.  Someone from our church decided they would like to buy gift cards and give them away … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Opportunity | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Now that I have a chance to look back

Posted on December 26, 2013 by He stirs up the people...

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 →

Posted in Opportunity | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Another forgettable Christmas Eve at church

Posted on December 24, 2013 by He stirs up the people...

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 →

Posted in Christmas | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Christmas is not your birthday

Posted on December 13, 2013 by He stirs up the people...

Yesterday’s blog was about how we look at and treat Christmas individually, forgetting how our society and our government treat it.  Today is the same idea.  Mike Slaughter is the pastor of Ginghamsburg Church which is on the outskirts of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment