In the aftermath of Text Message, I’m still reading the bible out loud each day. It adds so much to the experience. And I’ve been reading in a section of the New Testament I often overlook: I & II Thessalonians. Anyway, in I Thessalonians 2, Paul writes urgently of his “hope … joy … crown Read the full article…
Jerry Seinfeld’s comedic genius revolves around his ability to expose the absurd buried in the familiar. Here’s are some examples: According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, Read the full article…
We started Vacation Bible School last night. This year’s theme is Backstage With The Bible and culminates with a Go Fish Guys concert on Friday night. But I’ve been working in VBS for pretty much the past 20 years. Why do I continue to be involved personally? 1. Kids & Chaos. 300 kids, music, sound, Read the full article…
One of the most under-rated songs from Bruce Springsteen’s catalog is Local Hero off the Lucky Town album. Here are some local heroes of mine. Eleven volunteers from Good Shepherd who are spending this week in New Orleans, Louisiana. Far from Bourbon Street. They are instead serving in communities still recovering from Hurricane Katrina. They’ll Read the full article…
When is a song about creation actually about something much more than creation? When that song is Psalm 148. Or even Genesis 1. As we build towards the crescendo of praise the concludes the book of Psalms, we’re going to see this week that what looks to be a gentle song about the beauty of Read the full article…
