I don’t normally share posts that are as technical as this one. The target audience for my blog is the people in our church. But I am convinced they will benefit from watching this video. The program focuses on some…
A Back to School Meeting for our Pumpkin
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way,…
ESPN on Urban Meyer’s Contract With His Family
Fathers and football fans should read this articles detailing how a successful workaholic lost everything. Before you join Urban Meyer, who is walking toward the exit of the Ohio State football office, there’s a scar you need to see. A…
You Need a Church As Much as Noah Needed the Ark
The Church is God’s vessel for this age. You need a local church as much as Noah needed the ark. Sure, it is not a perfect vessel. The ark wasn’t perfect either. But it beats being dog paddling in the…
The Wind at Our Back for Preaching
Thanks for praying for your pastor’s sermon preparation. As a pastor, there is no greater feeling in sermon preparation then when you can tell God’s people have been praying for you. It’s August 16 when I am writing this –…
Given Olympics in London, It’s an Appropriate Time for British Humor
Reach Out to Those Who Unplug From the Local Church
Reaching out to someone who has drifted from church involvement requires a small, loving effort. But it can make an eternal difference. You can probably think of someone who has stepped away from involvement in a local church. There are…
Doubt in the Christian Life
Doubt is something that nearly all Christians face. Even Christ’s followers doubted after the resurrection and in the context of receiving the Great commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Sometimes, doubt can totally overwhelm. One of the first things to realize about a…
Olga Korbut Changed How We Saw the Soviets
Do you remember Olga Korbut? My children asked me if watching the Olympics was big when I was growing up. I told them it’s hard to explain just how big they were. On our farm in Iowa we only got…
Winning Moments at the Olympics from the Big Picture
See the rest at The Big Picture.