Friday Photo – Showing My Colors
Recently I was working in one of our flower beds. This beautiful butterfly joined me. Here she is showing off her colors.
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First Cold – Cohen Under Mask
It had to happen. The allergens are everywhere. We have been listening carefully to the wheezing. His little cough, though not terrible, prompted parents and grand-parents to take notice. Then, Grammy spoke. Kimberly asked, “Mom what do you think?” “Maybe it would be good to rule out anything serious.… Continue reading
The Loser Letters – Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?
In my days as a youth minister, limited as they were, I recall working with Scott hosting the late Larry Norman. The edgy controversial “Father of Christian Rock” offered some interesting lyrics and song titles. Who could forget, “Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?” … Continue reading
Read MoreCommunity, Commitment and Conflict … Church?
A long-time family friend e-mailed me recently. We had talked a few months ago about a matter in his local church rising to the level of denominational point of contention. Henderson Hills Baptist Church in Edmond, OK made public a lengthy study into the relationship between church membership and … Continue reading
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I Thought We Were Moving Beyond the Politics of Fear
Words do mean something. In a conversation yesterday a friend pointed out how difficult it is for us to really engage politics. Once we make statements critical of one administration in hopes of prompting either change or a different direction by a soon-coming administration we must face up to … Continue reading
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