Living in a church parsonage, or "manse" as some would be more familiar, presents some interesting situations. Some of my pastor friends shared stories of people walking into the parsonage unannounced. After all, it was the "church's house." We did not encounter any of these instances in the two parsonages we lived in. We did ...
Tag Archive: Friends
An Appeal for a Friend
Rick never asks anyone to do what he himself is not willing to do. He taught me this as I served with him in my first vocational staff position. Over the years he has assisted countless people because he positioned himself financially to be prepared to help. Once again Rick is inviting others ...
(Not) Sponsor – John Franke
According to a recovering addict friend of mine, everyone has an addiction. He may well be right. Tim Keller suggests everyone suffers the possession of a "functional idol." That is, everyone gives something a place in their life that would change everything were it removed. So religious and non-religious all share a "functional idol" that ...
(Not) Sponsors – Frank Gantz
Father Frank. No, Frank never participated in a high church tradition. Instead, when I met Frank he was a father. Some of us who came to know Frank while at Oklahoma Baptist University saw this "old guy" and could not resist the reference. In college we became fast friends. We played on the ...
Ode to Larry – Pilot Down
"Three Pilots and a Preacher." We met 15 years ago. All three pilots were part of the Kerr-McGee flight crew. Larry, Sully and David comprised the pilots in our oft played foursome. I was the preacher. I guess it was the meshing of schedules. They did not fly every day. And, of course, everyone knows ...
(Not) Sponsors – Marty Duren
Advertisements have become one of the features of many blogs and websites. There is certainly nothing wrong with hoping to monetize one's love for writing and engaging others thoughtfully. But, this requires a very broad and widely read website. For some of ...
Friday Photo
We enjoyed a great hamburger at this corner stand near Ft. Cobb lake.
An Advent Reflection
My friend Todd Hiestand put together this reflective piece for Advent. He found inspiration in Eugene Peterson. Sit back, slow down and think about the Incarnation. Click here
Mark Scandrette – Re-Imagine
Thanks to Michael Toy for pointing this You Tube upload of our friend Mark Scandrette. Enjoy the poet.
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 ...
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Todd Littleton
@schmidtter too many more and I will regret not calling a pro - posted on 29/07/2010 13:58
Back to Lowe's #imnoplumber #fb - posted on 29/07/2010 13:39
Dinner before setting new faucets in the bathroom. Thanks again to Greg L. Great looking countertop. (@ Swadley's) http://4sq.com/9j5Dpj - posted on 29/07/2010 12:06
Adding another piece to the remodeled bathroom project. Thanks Greg. #fb - posted on 29/07/2010 06:40
@solidroofbiz yes, there are both options - posted on 29/07/2010 05:48
