OUT TO PASTOR: The end of all nonsense and other practical jokes

When it comes to practical jokes, Yours Truly is always on the ready. Throughout my earthly passage, I have perpetuated my share of practical jokes. I will not enumerate them here, the simple reason being, I might want to bring one out of retirement.

A fallen America (part 3)

Because of the personal opinion and twisting the truth of the 1st Amendment by Jefferson this lead to the separation of Church and State of which there is no law.

The creative power of prayer (part 7)

“Give us this day our daily bread.” – Luke 11:3 Our daily bread is not only food for the body, but nourishment for the spirit. God promised us that our physical needs would be provided and not to worry as the world does.

OUT TO PASTOR: Why childhood is better the second time around

This week, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly had the privilege of attending our youngest granddaughter’s second birthday party. On the way home, I was thinking about the party we just attended. It just does not seem possible that we have eight grandchildren.

A fallen America (part 2)

In the year 1776 there was a document written called the Declaration of Independence which was the second building block for our great nation America.

The creative power of prayer (part 6)

“Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” – Luke 11:2 Jesus brought the kingdom of God to Earth and planted it in the hearts of men and women who would repent and make Him Lord.

OUT TO PASTOR: It was an apple fritter kind of week

Have you ever had a week where everything went exactly as planned? Neither have I. I start every week about the same. I meticulously prepare my weekly to-do-list. This is not to be confused with the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage’s honey-do-list.

A fallen America (part 1)

Regarding the matter of the separation of Church and State, we must assess the legitimacy and realize the pretense of the matter? To better understand we must return to the time of the Mayflower, to the time of the Declaration of Independence and then understand those things that followed.

The creative power of prayer (part 5)

“To proclaim liberty to the captives.” – Luke 4:18 Jesus spent much of His time and ministry casting out demons and setting the captives free.

OUT TO PASTOR: I thought, but then I unthought

Thinking can get me into more trouble than anything else I do. This was no more evident than recently we got a phone call from the bank. When I answered the phone all I could say was, “Here we go again.