Episode Archives

Patriotism, Freedom, Justice for All … and the Church

Balancing patriotism and faith in an election year is tough. Locating patriotism in the context of a local church can be like playing Twister with the pastor as the only player and the local church calling the colors and the appendage formation. Most often the nexus of controversy … Continue reading

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The Ooze, Book Reviews and Friendship

My friend Jeff heard about the very first National Pastor’s Convention in San Diego and called to ask if I would like to attend with him. We took the golf clubs and set out for the Town and Country Resort in San Diego. It seems like it was in … Continue reading

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Clashing Sensibilities – New and Old


Back in high school I once owned a 1946 Chevrolet pick-up. Dreams of what it could be mirror what this 1938 became. Steve bought this show car in dream condition. He has been told it is likely a “one of a kind.” A collector could not recall a 1938 … Continue reading

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Bill Mallonee – Life On Other Planets

Last Monday evening after Tommie and I helped serve homeless in downtown OKC, we went over to Fusion Church/Convergence Collective and enjoyed Sheree Chamberlain and Bill Mallonee. My friend Mark has talked about Mallonee for some time. I enjoyed an evening of musical story-telling. Continue reading

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PastorHacks

I first read Bob Hyatt’s blog a few years ago and have been reading him since. Bob has something of a project blog – PastorHacks.net. He offers helpful ways to stay on top of the variety of tasks expected of pastors. I am sure for those of you … Continue reading

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