Today is the day we get to live. We have some say in what happens, but some is left to chance, or karma, or insert the word of your choice here. My devotional readings this morning delt with hardship, and how we are not promised a great life with no hardships when we follow God.Continue reading “This is the day…”
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The Cross
I walked out of my cabin on Christmas morning to be struck with the image of the cross… That is the focal point of it all right? The cradle would not matter if the cross was not there… The cross is the most beautiful and ugly piece in all of history. Ugly for the suffering,Continue reading “The Cross”
The Change…
Steven Curtis Chapman released a song called The Change a few years ago, and it is going through my mind this weekend, because it goes along with my sermon for the weekend… The text this weekend is the text of the Good Samaritan. I blogged on this Friday in What is the right question…. I amContinue reading “The Change…”
National Mental Health Care Week
I received this by email this morning and wanted to share… From one “mental case” to another This coming week is National Mental Health Care week. You can do your part by remembering to contact at least one unstable person to show you care. Well .. .. . my job is done. Your turn! PleaseContinue reading “National Mental Health Care Week”
What is the right question…
In the parable of the Good Samaritan the lawyer asks 2 questions and Jesus asks 3… My wondering is on the first question… ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ – This question has been argued and discussed and mulled over and a number of different things through out that ages… What must IContinue reading “What is the right question…”
Oldest texts of the Bible
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/unearthed-the-ancient-texts-that-tell-story-of-christianity-2019188.html The above story talks about 2 manuscripts thought to be from the 11th century, but now with new carbon dating they are found to be much older, and could possibly be some of the oldest complete collections out there… What does this matter, some of us might be thinking. Well, since there are editor issues onContinue reading “Oldest texts of the Bible”
Alex is coming (or been…)
Hurricane Alex hit in Northern Mexico this past week. This would have been my first hurricane since we moved to Texas, but we missed it while I was on vacation. However, the funny part to this is, Alex is coming is still true for us here in Victoria. Our new intern Alex will beContinue reading “Alex is coming (or been…)”
Skinny dip…
This was a sign my niece had at her home. I thought this was very interesting. I would have to say that it at least holds true for me, and I am sure for many others…
I have not gone far…
For those of you who might be wondering what happened to me, I went on a very nice vacation with my family. I have not been blogging, but I’m now back into the swing of things here in the office, and the blogging will start again, so look for at least one tomorrow…
July 2010 Front Page
The forum for the presentation of the survey results brought about the question about the statistics of congregations in the ELCA and how they are reacting to the ChurchWide Decision of 2009. Here is a quote from the Office of the Secretary of the ELCA, “As of June 3, we have been advised that 419Continue reading “July 2010 Front Page”
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