Archive for June, 2008
Monday, June 30th, 2008
I was sitting on my porch the other day and I noticed some moss on my tree. This tree, a large older tree in the north side of my property has this green streak. What is its purpose? Where did it come from? In the eternity ...
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Monday, June 23rd, 2008
It was a weekend like no other. I was pushed to the extremes emotionally and spiritually. So far, in my ministry I have not experienced anything like the past 4 days. On Thursday night, I had a wedding rehearsal for a young woman who I confirmed about 7 years ago. ...
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Thursday, June 19th, 2008
Ebbs and Flows of community are more interesting these days because of the internet. The ability to connect with people at great distances that you haven't seen or heard from in many years is possible now through searches. I am a member of the Facebook community (I have a MySpace ...
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Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
I have been thinking a lot recently about a lot of deep stuff. One is sin. I find that because I am a Christian and even more so a pastor, there is often a perception within the church and community that I am less flawed or more righteous.
I am not ...
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Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
John Wesley believed that Jesus is God's means of grace. For him, the "means of grace" were also "works of piety" (spiritual disciplines) and "works of mercy" (doing good to others). He said that means of grace are: "...outward signs, words, or actions, ordained of God, and appointed for this ...
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Monday, June 16th, 2008
Recently, I bought an aquarium.
But let me start about a year ago, when we saved three “feeder” goldfish. One for each of my kids. Soon, my daughter’s goldfish was the only survivor. Her name is Allie. After the pastor performed funerals for the two deceased fish. The fish died days ...
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Sunday, June 15th, 2008
My Uncle Eric lost his battle against cancer and passed away last night. His and my Aunt's wedding anniversary was yesterday and of course today is Father's Day, which adds to the sorrow. Please keep them in prayer for peace and strength in this tragic time.
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Saturday, June 14th, 2008
Check out this article called Inspired By Startbucks: Charismatic Pastors Grow New Flocks Overseas,
Using Satellites, DVds and Franchise Marketing To Spread Their Own Brand of Religion.
What do you think about the direction of this type of church? Do you think it is "the" new emination or a fade/trend that will ...
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Friday, June 13th, 2008
What am I raving about... Pastors, church membership recorders, finance committees - I'd like to introduce you to ChurchInfo.
ChurchInfo is a free church database program to help churches track members, families, groups, pledges and payments. Our feature set is comparable to expensive church management software packages. Our ...
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008
ESP has been traditionally know in my circles as Extra-Sensory Perception. I loved studying about this in graduate school as part on my parapsychology studies. But recently, ESP has taken on a different meaning, Equally Shared Parenting.
"Teammates through life," the husband in the NY Times video says, yet ...
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
Above is the image from their brochure and website. I really like it! Who made it? What software program was it made in? Is it a .jpeg? Can we animate it so that the people around the cross move, rotate and dance a little? ...
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Monday, June 9th, 2008
I went out this morning to get the papers at 7:45am and was blasted by the heat. It was already unbearable! Yesterday, we spent the evening at my parents house with some of my cousins from Iceland. They are visiting and heading down the coast today with ...
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
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Thursday, June 5th, 2008
Well, over the years I have learned that one day does not need to bleed into the rest. Yesterday was one of those days, but with some help from my wife, today is not. Thanks!
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
Obvious is a word that I would define as on the surface and common. My experience with God is not all that obvious. It tends to be beyond obvious. Normal life tends to be day to day and emotionally driven. When I am down, I tend ...
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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Well, what do you think I should do?
School of Congregational Development (I've been twice already)
Leadership Institute (Never been)
FYI - I am doing the Leadership Summit (WCA) in August and will probably do something at Ocean Grove for some education and renewal (know anyone who would sublet their tent for a ...
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