OUT TO PASTOR: Do I need to repeat that?

Of all the holidays during the year that I like, my birthday is at the bottom of the list.Now that I’m at my current age, I prefer not to be reminded that I’m getting older. All a birthday does for me is tell me I’m just getting older. Who wants to be reminded of that?

The dynamics of discipleship (part 17)

“And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.

PROCLAIMING TRUTH: How to live in evil times

A new king took the throne in Egypt and looked upon the people of Israel with contempt.They had lived under the Egyptians in peace for generations, but things dramatically changed with the new Pharaoh. They were turned into slaves, oppressed and treated ruthlessly for decades.

OUT TO PASTOR: To ask or not ask is no option

You would think I would have learned all I needed to learn at my age. However, each day I learn something I did not know the day before.So much of my new learning is still connected to being married to The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 16)

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘How Great Thou Art’ timely for today

Welcome, all, to the “front-porch.”Well, friends, you’ll be glad to know my buddy Todd and I made it safely through our nearly 40-mile hike in Yellowstone.I know I’ll have more reflections, once my muscles and mind recover.

OUT TO PASTOR: Fool me once and you will be the fool

Recently, the A/C company we use came and did their yearly inspection.The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage took them around to the places that needed inspection.Everything turned out to be quite well and no problems.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 15)

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” – MATTHEW 24:19, 20God’s Operative is to GO!

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Headed to Yellowstone again, my friends

Welcome, all, to the “front porch.”Well, my friends, we are doing it again.By the time this column gets to you, my friend Todd Perrin and I will be deep in the wilderness of Yellowstone.

OUT TO PASTOR: It was one of those naughty flings

Busy weeks seem quite the norm for me. When I think things have slowed down, I turn a corner and things speed up again. So it seems like I never really get a break.