Archive for March, 2008

CCLI and Copyright Law

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Does 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, 2008

Saturday'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, 2008

I 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, 2008

As 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, 2008

My 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, 2008

The 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, 2008

Monroe Community's Message from Sunday, March 2, 2008. Listen here.