Archive for March, 2008
Tired of Praying to God…
Friday, March 28th, 2008My daughter woke up yesterday morning and stated that she was tired of praying to God because she has been praying that God help her do better in gymnastics and it's not happening. She wants to do well and can't understand why she is not getting the results she wants. ...
The Kid Journey
Thursday, March 27th, 2008I was with one of my brothers yesterday. He has one daughter, who is 7 months. I have three wonderful, beautiful children (ages 6, 4, and 2). We went to see him and go to a small zoo near his house. After dinner I was ...
No Such Thing as “No”
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008...at Subway. My kids wanted to go to Subway today for lunch because it is the place where "there is no such thing as 'no.'" That phrase and commercial were played on the kids' channels and it had such an impact that they repeat it and want the Subway ...
Attaining Peace – What are you willing to give up?
Monday, March 24th, 2008Yesterday, at the sunrise service on Lake DeVoe I asked the group to have a little discussion about their hopes for this Easter. Later I discovered that the majority of hopes centered on peace. I've been thinking about that and what peace would require. What would it ...
Worship on Easter
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008It was a great morning with great celebrations. The worship sets are up at Monroe Community Church's website.
Sabbath and children.
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008God set aside the seventh day to rest and told us to keep it Holy. I have been thinking about shifting my Sabbath Day (which is normally Monday) to later on in the week. There are several reasons for this like, most recently I have been so excited ...
Coming… Happy Easter
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008Well, I have been away from the blog for a couple of weeks. I missed making entries and reading feedback. It has been some journey through Lent, but Easter is nearly here and I am ready for it. Last night was a nice service. It was ...
CCLI and Copyright Law
Sunday, March 9th, 2008Does anyone know what the law is regarding putting songs on the website for listening purposes only? What are the limitations? I am having the most difficult time finding a straight answer.
Openness, Permeable Boundaries & Forming Community
Saturday, March 8th, 2008Saturday's District Resource Day in the Raritan Valley District featured Eric Law today. Today started the session with a dramatic reading with him and three volunteers. It was a fictional dialog between the four gospel writers. It was humorous, witty, and challenging. Overall, it was well presented, ...
Engagement – Jesus 101
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008I think one of Jesus' teaching should have been, "If you want to care about people then care about them." I think about Vi Warwick often. She is probably in her mid-eighties. I think about John Murphy often. He died several years ago. I think ...
One of the Favs.
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008As I am preparing for this Sunday, one of my favorite verses is part of the Scripture passage for this week. It always gets me thinking about what I am presently doing and what I am moving towards. What does it prompt in you? Matthew 6:21, Jesus said, " For where ...
Music – Down to the Depths
Monday, March 3rd, 2008My wife has been song writing. The music is great and it just comes to her. For me, it is powerful to watch her experience the Spirit working within her. I know my sermon prep can be pretty exciting when I am prompted by the Spirit and I run with ...
Message and Music – March 2, 2008
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008The recordings (I am dating myself - I mean podcasts) of worship are at the Monroe Community site. Doug, Thanks for a great message. Enjoy.
The Roads by Rev. Dr. Doug Ruffle
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008Monroe Community's Message from Sunday, March 2, 2008. Listen here.
