I just read a great Carey Nieuwhof article that deals with one of the persistent issues for small churches that average less than 200 in attendance. This includes most of the churches…
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My journey
Best political cartoon
I don’t very often comment on cartoons. But this one hit it out of the park! The only thing topping the disgusting lack of ability to accomplish common sense agenda by Democrats…
A wise article for parents
Here is a very helpful article for parents. It has a good perspective on helping children make healthy emotional adjustments in today’s world. Reasons Today’s Kids Are Bored, Entitled, Impatient with Few…
The church taking a stand in today’s confusion
Here is a thoughtful and challenging statement by some of the leaders of the church today. It helps us on the road to seeing how the church can take a stand today…
My 5 Highly Recommended Books on Basic Christian Beliefs
Creed, What Christians Believe and Why, Adam Hamilton, Abingdon Press, 2016A very readable, yet thoughtful presentation of basic Christian faith written for the contemporary mindset; faithful to the historic Christian beliefs yet…
Telling the rest of the story of countries like Haiti
Today’s Hartford Currant had an excellent article that gets at the rest of the story about countries like Haiti, the part of the story that is not told. It’s not the whole…
Experience the Good Things of God’s House for Yourself
If you are one of those who tries to get by without actually attending church much, I urge you to reconsider! Often I’ve said, “It is a blessing to be able to…
A Response to President Trump’s slur against African Nations and Haiti
It is hard to know how to respond to the situation when the President of our country is purported to have made a slanderous and vulgar remark against underdeveloped countries that is…
Country Santa
Just a mile or so away from my house is a man who collects small old Farmall tractors. Seems like I am always chasing a deadline when I go by, but today,…
Homemade tree ornaments tell a story
The other night I was with friends who were sharing memories of earlier Christmases. Carolyn commented that she had recently found a box of homemade ornaments dating back to the early days…