The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 3,200 times in 2013. If it were a cable car, it would take about 53 trips to carry that many people. Click here to see the … Continue reading →

I just read another article defending opening a worship service with a secular song.*  The usual culprits were there: reaching the lost by using something they are familiar with; being sensitive to the culture; the element of surprise; yadda, yadda, yadda. Please, don’t get me wrong, I love music.  My tastes are quite eclectic.  Whether … Continue reading →

I am thrilled to be writing my first post for my brand new blog.  As I type this I am excited to begin anew, to have a clearer focus and a new zeal for writing. My hope is that this blog will prove to be provocative, not for the sake of controversy, but for the … Continue reading →

Harold Camping is just the latest in a long list of doomsday prophets who have fallen flat on their faces.  As I watched the aftermath of his failed prediction I was struck by the sincerity of some of his followers.  Sure, they were gullible and easily led astray.  And yes, it’s easy to look at … Continue reading →

It is tempting to cheer, and at first I did.  Hands went in the air triumphantly at the news that one of America’s greatest foes had fallen.  Justice was served.  The innocent blood of thousands was avenged, and I rejoiced. But in my heart something broke.  Beneath the jubilation was a great sadness, a mourning … Continue reading →

Our dog had puppies.  Five adorable, food consuming, poop producing puppies.  This was not a planned pregnancy (our pooch was not even a year old when she lost her innocence to a rag-tag scoundrel of a dog that lived across the street).  No, this is not a post about puppies having puppies (although I highly … Continue reading →

Last Friday was a great day for me.  We had a full week of revival and Friday night was our final night.  A fantastic choir from a local church sang spirituals and that was followed up by a great message on the nature of Jesus Christ.  But that’s not what made the night great.  As … Continue reading →

I am constantly amazed that God chooses to use such a broken jar of clay as myself.  You may have noticed that my usual ‘post-a-week’ pace has slowed significantly.  This is partly due to a busy schedule.  This time of year is a busy time as we get ready for revivals, community-wide Palm Sunday services … Continue reading →