I just thought I’d write about the strangest Bible class I’ve been to so far. It really wasn’t strange because of Dr. Loken, but because of me. About 10 minutes before I entered my class on the Psalms the other night, Miranda called me and …
Read MoreThe Nativity Story
We went to see the movie the other day and I thought it was great! I don’t think the High School guys who went with us enjoyed it too much, but it followed the Biblical account pretty well. Mary and Joseph were portrayed as a …
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Meridian State Park
Gosh, I’m not even sure where to start this post. That title alone – MERIDIAN STATE PARK – conjures up so many images and emotions within me. Meridian holds memories of friends, campfires, fried fish, rock climbing, hiking, Bee’s Ledge, Herman, water balloons, swimming, guitars, …
Read MoreWelcoming or Welcomed?
I had a random thought today when I was in the shower. (The shower seems to be a good place to think.) Anyway, I’m not even sure why, but I was thinking about what it means to be a “Welcoming Congregation.” For some reason, that …
Read MoreVintage Jesus
Here’s an article describing Jesus that I found on Mark Driscoll’s (a pastor I like to listen to) blog. Jesus No one is more loved or hated than Jesus Christ. Jesus was born in a small town to a poor, unmarried teen mother roughly 2,000 …
Read MoreJehovah Doesn’t Exist!!!
Gosh! What are the Jehovah’s Witnesses gonna do now? Do I have your attention now? No, I haven’t given up my faith. I’m not saying God doesn’t exist. I just learned something new in my Theology class last night. The word “Jehovah” was actually never …
Read MoreTheology 3330 – pt 01 and 02
Pt 01 Check out this picture of me as a little kid. I couldn’t get out of that bucket without knocking it over and crawling out. I had gotten in a little too deep for my own good. (I’m not even sure how I got …
Read MoreBricks and the Sabbath
Here’s some stuff I learned from a podcast with Rob Bell regarding Sabbath. Sabbath is a “gift” from God. It’s not about this day or that day or the details of how you spend it (Anytime legalism enters the picture, it becomes a “duty” and …
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