CHOOSING WHAT MATTERS…2.27.09

by Steve

Most of you know that Judy and I are voracious readers.  We generally read a couple of books a week, and as we are reading, we often share with each other what we think are memorable passages from the books.  Judy is reading one this week called The Secret Life of Bees.  It’s on the [...]

ABUNDANT LIFE OR SPIRITUAL EUTHANASIA? 2/26/09

by Steve

A wise observation by Sister Joan Chittister—

“I heard of a woman who, finding herself drifting toward the middle of a dangerously feminist conversation, stopped the group in the midst of the process. ‘I don’t want to hear any more about any of this,’ she said, ‘because if I did, I would have to change my [...]

THIS ONE SPEAKS VOLUMES! 2.25.09

by Steve

LENT or LINT? 2.24.09

by Steve

On their way home from attending an Ash Wednesday service, little Johnny asked his mother, “Is it true, Mommy, like the minister said? We come from dust?”
“Yes, darling,” his mother answered, probably hoping he wouldn’t ask any more questions about where he came from!
“But is it true, Mommy, that we go back to dust again [...]

President Obama’s Remarks at National Prayer Breakfast

by Steve

Here is the link to the speech.  It was excellent, and I could not agree more.  Hope you’ll take the time to read it…it is short.  sk
http://www.tcpc.org/doc/Obama%20Breakfast%20Speech.pdf

WORSHIP SERVICE FROM 2.22.09

by Steve

Worship Service
Anthem:  Here Am I, Send Me
Sermon:  A Bible Full of Holes

EVERY PASTOR’S NIGHTMARE…..2.20.09

by Steve

CUB SCOUTS RECEIVE “GOD AND ME” AWARDS

by Steve

THE PERILS OF A PASTOR…2.19.09

by Steve

What a tremendous temptation there is for every pastor to fall into the popularity trap!   All of us want to be popular, all of us want our people to love us, all of us want to avoid strife, arguments, and confrontations.  And far too many of us try to keep things running smoothly by preaching [...]

OUTRAGEOUS! 2.18.09

by Steve

I got a free copy of a magazine in the mail yesterday (worth exactly what it cost).  The mag is “WORLD” and says in its mission statement, “To report, interpret, and illustrate the news in a timely, accurate, enjoyable, and arresting fashion from a perspective committed to the Bible as the inerrant Word of God.”  [...]