by Bob | Jan 11, 2014 | Pastoral Ministry, Pastors
14 Sentences That Brought Pastors Joy Thom Rainer asked pastors to summarize in one sentence something very positive that members of their church had said to them. His blog post is here. Here are the 14 sentences, in the order Rainer received them, that brought...
by Bob | Jun 28, 2012 | Family
Fun with Family and Friends This summer my Mom and Step-Dad are staying with us for eight weeks. And, this weekend, Shirley and I will bring her Mom home with us for the next two weeks. Already, it’s been an awesome summer of fun with family and friends. We’ve had...
by Bob | May 23, 2012 | Grace
Raucous Joy! Yesterday I was invited by close family friends to attend their son’s elementary school talent contest. Since our children are young adults and since our first grandchild will not arrive until this summer, it has been quite some time since I have been at...
by Bob | Dec 22, 2011 | Christmas, Regeneration
It’s a Wonderful Life, The Sequel Being in the Christmas spirit, yesterday I pondered It’s a Wonderful Life and whether George Bailey’s sacrifice was joyful or bitter. Today, I ponder whether George’s end-of-the-movie transformation was temporary or lasting. ...
by Bob | Nov 25, 2011 | Thanksgiving, Worship
Worship the LORD with Gladness Psalm 100 1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his...
