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Short Cuts, Herbicides, Church Growth Techniques and a Swath of Death
Flower Bed and Weeds As I continue my work of finding multiple parallels between church and garden, I find myself frequently returning to the issue of short cuts. The current picture: my...
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The Shipwreck of Faith
Last week, we began a study on “The Theology of Sexuality” in order to better equip our youth with a more solid understanding of the nature of their physical selves in relation to their spiritual...
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Cold and Comfort, Disquiet at the Disparity
It’s one of those days where I realize just how fortunate I am. The wind is pretty wild here in Krum and the temperature dropped well into the freezing range overnight. It’s projected to be bitterly...
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Lawrence Wright, Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief
With both horror and fascination, I just finished reading the Lawrence Wright exposé called Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief. This exquisitely researched book takes us into...
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On Adolescence and Underwear
It is very easy for someone who works exclusively in a church environment to become culturally isolated from the “real world,” so I make it a point to read extensively outside my field. I want to learn...
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Straw Blankets, Ministry With The Poor
It is cold here right now in North Texas. Wind is blowing wildly, temperatures continue to drop and we are on target for record lows tonight. Areas just slightly to the west and north are under a...
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Half An Apple Ministry: Assistance with School Supplies
Announcing the Launch of Half an Apple Ministry We have learned that 564 children in the Krum ISD, a very small community where our church is located, qualify for the free lunch program. Do you know...
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Drop to My Knees, Steam, Wipe, Pray
The youth group had a lock-in last night. After helping with the food and snack needs, and making sure the adult chaperones were compliant with all policies and procedures for keeping children and...
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We Are In This Together
Syria. Chemical Warfare. Innocent children and adults killed. Political instability. Denial. Blame. Egypt. Churches burnt. Religious oppression. Political instability. Worshippers killed. Anguish....
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Poverty is Everyone’s Problem: How Can We Do Ministry WITH the Poor?
Imagine this scenario: You and your family are, as are most people in the US, what is called “asset poor.” That is, if family income suddenly disappeared, you would have inadequate reserve cash to...
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Hollow Be My Name
Fatigue wrapped its ugly arms around me earlier today–the worst I’ve experienced since starting my Sabbatical. Think it came from a weekend spent in the Cotswolds where I had a wonderful time...
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It Takes Time
Last Friday, little robotic instruments nibbled their way through my abdomen, giving light, snipping and cauterizing while the physician manipulated them with 3D visual accuracy. Four puncture wounds...
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Getting Free
It has been a strange week. Still in brain fog most of the time from the anesthesia of surgery coupled with some fairly strong pain relievers, I found myself more physically still than I can ever...
View ArticleIt Takes Time
Last Friday, little robotic instruments nibbled their way through my abdomen, giving light, snipping and cauterizing while the physician manipulated them with 3D visual accuracy. Four puncture wounds...
View ArticleGetting Free
It has been a strange week. Still in brain fog most of the time from the anesthesia of surgery coupled with some fairly strong pain relievers, I found myself more physically still than I can ever...
View ArticleShort Cuts, Herbicides, Church Growth Techniques and a Swath of Death
Flower Bed and Weeds As I continue my work of finding multiple parallels between church and garden, I find myself frequently returning to the issue of short cuts. The current picture: my...
View ArticleThe Shipwreck of Faith
Last week, we began a study on “The Theology of Sexuality” in order to better equip our youth with a more solid understanding of the nature of their physical selves in relation to their spiritual...
View ArticleCold and Comfort, Disquiet at the Disparity
It’s one of those days where I realize just how fortunate I am. The wind is pretty wild here in Krum and the temperature dropped well into the freezing range overnight. It’s projected to be bitterly...
View ArticleLawrence Wright, Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief
With both horror and fascination, I just finished reading the Lawrence Wright exposé called Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief. This exquisitely researched book takes us into...
View ArticleOn Adolescence and Underwear
It is very easy for someone who works exclusively in a church environment to become culturally isolated from the “real world,” so I make it a point to read extensively outside my field. I want to learn...
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