February, 2008 Archives

Who Will Be 20,000?

February 14th, 2008 · Posted in What's Going On With Me · 1 Comment

I will probably break the 20,000 “visitors” to this site mark either today or tomorrow.
Look at the sitemeter window on the right hand side and — if it says 20,000 — let me know.
No prizes — it’s just fun to know!

Valentines.08

February 14th, 2008 · Posted in Christianity, Current Affairs, Practical Christianity · 0 Comments

Valentine’s Day– the day of love!
While it’s origin is is in question, most feel it is related to Saint Valentine. Regardless of how it got started, it has become “the day of love” when love notes, cards, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged. I enjoy Valentine’s Day — I [...]

Sermon: Genesis 2:5-17,25-3:7, Romans 5:12-18, Matthew 4:1-11

February 10th, 2008 · Posted in SERMONS · 0 Comments

I have posted today’s sermon on my sermon blog. It’s based on Genesis 2:5-17, Genesis 2:25-3:7, Romans 5:12-18, and Matthew 4:1-11 and entitled “Jesus Means We Have Another Chance.”
Here’s a portion of it:
At the convent of San Bernadino in Ivea, Italy there is a a startling fresco entitled “The Expulsion From The Garden” [...]

Ash Wednesday. 2008

February 6th, 2008 · Posted in Christianity, Practical Christianity, The Church Year · 0 Comments

Today is Ash Wednesday — the beginning of the 40 day Season of Lent that leads to Easter.
For many Christians, Lent is seen as a time for reflection on the sacrifice Christ made for us — and a time to recommit to Christ and His will for our lives. This is [...]

This Week’s “Would You Rather”…

February 4th, 2008 · Posted in Church Humor, Practical Ministry · 0 Comments

Last week I posted about a new feature over at Monday Morning Insight called Would You Rather …
In last week’s edition, the question was:
Would you rather confront your worst critic or have a root canal?

Today the question is:
Would you rather tell one of your worship team singer (who is [...]