Susan went with her sister to Church last Sunday morning, so I was on my own. I knew I had to stop by the ATM machine on the way to our Church and I was running behind. Maybe that is why I forgot to bring my umbrella? Thunderstorms were in the forecast, and I […]
Over the years I have watched as new people come to the Churches I’ve attended, and I rejoiced to see them there. Even though the Churches need people to support the ministries and outreaches, that’s not the reason I wanted them to join us. Yes, tithes and offerings are important to pay the bills and
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As I sat in Church one night, I thought of the number of people I reached earlier that day with a few mouse clicks on my computer. The number of people attending our service that night couldn’t compare. I have been writing “stories” for a few years and sending them out on my
My wife gets upset with me for speaking “doom and gloom” but for 40 years disaster planning was an important part of my job. First in the military and later with the State Department, I had to figure out what bad things could happen, try to avoid them and plan to respond if
A couple I have known for 25 years at Church just lost their son. I can’t imagine the pain they must be going through, and I don’t know what to say to comfort them. Our Pastor made the announcement Sunday morning and I had to leave during the service. I was surprised to see
