From Questions, Two Applications
What jobs do you see as below yourself? Maybe you see yourself as too educated, sophisticated, or skilled to lower your way of making an income? On the flip side, what occupation do you view as bringing more fulfillment, and maybe a greater level of respect from your friends and community? To be clear when …
What is your favorite movie (Sunday School answers not accepted). For me it depends on the day...today its Pirates fo the Caribbean...but tomorrow it might be Lord of the Rings or Star Wars. We generally have a few or several favorites due to the different genres to which they belong. There are certainly many movies …
Bringing the plate of pancakes from the kitchen (cup of oats, 2 eggs, and one banana blended…with a dash of cinnamon and fried on a griddle…) I set the plate down in anticipation of biting into one of my favorite, healthy post workout meals. I sat down, cut into it, and took my first bite. …
If you read my last post you might have had a few questions. For one...if you wondered about my marriage to Hannah...we are good...loving each other...gladly welcoming a baby into the world...literally at any minute (I simply wanted a provocative title). As for other questions, maybe you wondered about why we obey the fourth command …
We generally tend toward extremes. In our day it is very much seen and felt...everything is polarized. If you believe "A" then you most certainly believe "B" and "C"...yet the person who admittedly believes "A" but not necessarily "B" or "C" says of the person who believes "X" that they also hold to "Y" and …
A few weeks back we were visiting with a family from church. When we left I went to the TV where Jael was watching a movie. As I told her we were going to leave in five minutes (because she is a planner like her dad) I noticed she was watching a movie I had …
It's January 1, in many ways a fresh start. There are new commitments made for the year ahead so as to take steps to improve one's life or maybe family life...I for one have thought about what 2022 might look like by way of making one or two resolutions. New beginnings are valuable; a truly …
How hateful are you? Is that a strong point? Is this an area that needs improving? On a scale of 1-10 how does your hatred compare to Jesus' hate? Hater's Gonna Hate It is striking how Jesus rebukes Ephesus for their lack of love, yet commends them for their hatred. Yeah, see for your self: …
Just a few months after I had taken on my first pastorate (that is, my current and only pastorate) I led my first "Annual Business Meeting"...and had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I botched the budget presentation, didn't know how to make a motion for a vote, and lastly, I didn't maintain the …
The past two posts I have asked you to consider what problems your church has. I won't ask the questions again but I do want to launch from there. I do not mean to be negative, but lets be real: How many Sunday dinners have been meat, potatoes, and a side of deacon so-and so, …
The Reforming Raker 