Monthly Archive: December, 2012

I Want To Be A Pastor Who…

(#s 1-6 below quoted from Eugene Peterson’s memoir “The Pastor.”) “I Want To Be A Pastor Who… . 1. Prays. I want to be reflective and responsive and relaxed in the presence of… Continue reading

Leaving A Legacy…

My friends, may we all get to the point where we are willing to share our testimony [what Jesus has done in our lives] and where we actually have a testimony to share.… Continue reading

Some Humble Thoughts On the Newtown, Connecticut Tragedy…

Dearest Loved Ones~ . I have no idea regarding/no understanding of the pain being experienced by those who lost family and friends in the recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. Furthermore, the following thoughts… Continue reading

Some Thoughts On Loving Those Who Are Deeply Hurting…

Some Thoughts On Loving Those Who Are Deeply Hurting   1. Love them like the Biblical Job’s friends did at first—BEFORE they opened their big mouths (please click on verses to see Job… Continue reading

Deliberate Days Between The Fall and Spring…

Greetings My Friends~ . Just want to share with you a poem I wrote about the powerfully nostalgic memories I have of lazy summer days during my childhood—I pray it is a blessing… Continue reading

Is That Really In the Bible?

Is That Really In the Bible? Many people can’t believe the Bible is really a book inspired by God, and it’s understandable why believing this can be challenge. But the sheer and utter… Continue reading

Healthy Friendships I (Why We Need Them)

Healthy Friendships I: Why We Need Them Question: What does the word “friendship” mean? “A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts; A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or… Continue reading

Healthy Friendships II: How To Make Them

Healthy Friendships II: How to Make Them   What were the two main points from the last post on this topic? (Healthy Friendships—Why We Need Them) Friends make 1. great times better (celebration),… Continue reading

Healthy Friendships III (How To Strengthen Them)

Healthy Friendships III: How to Strengthen Them   What were the main points from Healthy Friendships II? (Why We Need Them) Friends make 1. sweet times better (celebration), 2. scary times more calm… Continue reading

Healthy Friendships IV (How To Keep Them)

Healthy Friendships IV: How to Keep Them   What were the main points from Healthy Friendships III? (Why We Need Them) Friends make: 1. sweet times better (celebration), 2. scary times more calm… Continue reading