What’s In Your Backpack?
Our past is still with us in some ways. It defines us.It is like a backpack full of trinkets and memories often weighing us down, yet we are reluctant to … Continue reading What’s In Your Backpack?
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Uncertainty (a poem).
I am not sure what comes next. The good dream can sometimes turn bad.Perhaps I’m paranoid like that. The sound of the other shoe falling…not yet dropping. Why the rain … Continue reading Uncertainty (a poem).
Dear Salvationist, we need more of THIS…
Holiness is certainly vital in our army. Caring for the less fortunate, the orphan, the widow; equally important. Having a deep desire to serve the Lord is also a requirement … Continue reading Dear Salvationist, we need more of THIS…
Don’t Be Swept Away…
“For he commanded and raised the stormy wind, which lifted up the waves of the sea. They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths; their courage melted … Continue reading Don’t Be Swept Away…
Are You A Stuck Hamster?…
There is a recent story told about a pet hamster that escaped his cage. The little girl who owned the pet hamster frantically searched the house in the hopes of … Continue reading Are You A Stuck Hamster?…
Days – Even in This Place? (a Poem)
There are days when I feel like Elijah after the fire…afraid for his life even in the face of victory. racked with fear and mortality.loaded down with concerns of his … Continue reading Days – Even in This Place? (a Poem)
Want to change the world? Then Do THIS Today…
I recently read a quote that said, “be an encourager, the world already has enough critics.” Confession Time: I have often been overly critical and negative. Perhaps you haven’t seen … Continue reading Want to change the world? Then Do THIS Today…
The Lightning and the Valley of the Shadow of Death…
I recently came across the story of Major Walter Summerford who was a British officer in the early 1900’s and he fought in World War I. While galloping through a … Continue reading The Lightning and the Valley of the Shadow of Death…
My favorite Robert Frost Poem
One of my favorite memories is singing in Michigan’s State Choir as a high school student. I recall the song we sang was a rendition of a Robert Frost poem. … Continue reading My favorite Robert Frost Poem
Sharing our Thanksgiving
“All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.” 2 Corinthians 4:15 … Continue reading Sharing our Thanksgiving
10 Ministry Tools for the Non-Musically Inclined Pastor.
YouNot all of us pastors have the luxury of having a full worship band, pianist and an ear for music. Let’s face it, some of us reading this article right … Continue reading 10 Ministry Tools for the Non-Musically Inclined Pastor.
Dear Salvation Army, The Fish-Bowl Effect…
Dear Salvation Army, are we fooling ourselves? Are we seeing one thing within our ivory towers while the reality looks quite different? Please don’t take offense. I mean no disrespect. … Continue reading Dear Salvation Army, The Fish-Bowl Effect…
