There was a baptism Sunday. I'm not a baby person. I don't think they are especially cute and find that they normally smell funny. However, there is something about a baby's face at a baptism that makes me go all gooey. Then I get over it ( Read more... )

Today I slept in for the first time in awhile. It's nice to finally be over jetlag ( Read more... )

10. Just Another Judgment Day Simon Green
11. Daughter of the Forest Juliet Marillier - I loved this book. I tend to love books that take classic folk tales and expand them into something more. This was rich with Celtic imagery and written well. The second in the series is proving to be not quite as good, but I remain hopeful ( Read more... )

Let's see ( Read more... )

So, the Presbyterian Church is holding a contest right now for youth groups on the scripture Micah 6:8 - "What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love kindness and walk humble with your God ( Read more... )

For my article this month (which let me tell you, is one of my least favorite areas of ministry) I'm writing about good deeds you can do in 5 minutes or less. I get sick of people saying they don't have time to make a difference.

I got the idea initially from The Hunger Site which takes only 37 seconds with a good connection. (I timed this ( Read more... )

I'm preaching on this on Friday for the community Good Friday service. I find myself repeating the words over and over as I try to get the pronounciation right.

Its strange to continually ask why God has forsaken me while writing a sermon...

May do a real post later but for now ( Read more... )

Okay, I know I'm not the Ned Flanders sort of Christian, but even I'm disturbed with some of the 'games' that are suggested to play with youth groups.

Single out one person. Make them the butt of a joke, usually leaving them covered with water. Run away and laugh.

What a great Christian lesson!!

/grumbles and continues to search youth games.

( Work Rambling )