The phenomenon actually began weeks if not months ago. Students and teachers alike began counting the days until Summer Break. This morning, I asked Andrew (age 12 / grade 7th) what he was looking forward to about school being out for the summer. He had a number of answers, but two stood out. I won't have to … Continue reading Anticipation
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Back to the Basics
This is the Slideshare version of the PowerPoint for Sunday, May 16 AM. Folks seemed to receive this sermon well. It is a simple challenge to return to the basics. The fuller outline is below the Slideshare. Back to the Basics Parrish Church of Christ: BSMc – 05.16.10 Jr / Sr high Spring Football – … Continue reading Back to the Basics
What is a Minister?
I had said I would start with post on What is Ministry - but I decided to post on what a minster is first. I will save my thoughts on ministry for a week . . . What is a Minister? Disclaimer: The word "minister" does not always refer to the professional contracted by … Continue reading What is a Minister?
Song Leader Suggestions
This Tuesday we continued our mid-week series on singing and learning more about music in worship. David Courington continues to do a great job in his presentation. Here are some suggestions he gave for song leaders to which I give a hearty - AMEN!Remember the three keys to success - Practice, Practice, and Practice.Speak loudly, … Continue reading Song Leader Suggestions
Three Year Old Saves Grandma
Children are amazing. Watch the following video and read the comments below:9-1-1 Call VideoWhat can we say? This child listen to what his parents taught him, and was cool under pressure. Verbal reports state that he even locked the dog in a room before he unlocked the door for the paramedics to come in. He … Continue reading Three Year Old Saves Grandma
Visual Awareness
The above video is a public service announcement from Great Britain to remind motorists to watch for cyclists. This is good advice for a new year. Better advice is to see some spiritual applications from this awareness test. Paul might point us to what he penned in 2 Corinthians 4:18, " . . . as we … Continue reading Visual Awareness
Tempering My Anger
Hello, my name is Scott and I have an anger problem. Those that know me from my teenage and twenty-something years do not find that very revealing. Hopefully, prayerfully those who know me now may be at least a little surprised. Like alcoholics and drug addicts, I consider myself to be RECOVERING from anger.I am … Continue reading Tempering My Anger
The High Road
Ye'll take the high road and I'll take the low road and I get to Scotland before ye . . .That ancient song ran through my mind this morning as my son and I walked to school. There were a couple of places where the rain over the last week had created puddles on the … Continue reading The High Road
Find Your Role Model
This little test will help you determine who you should follow in your life. You may or may not be surprised by the answer. Try this without looking at the possible role models listed below.GET A CALCULATOR (YOUR COMPUTER HAS ONE)1) Pick your favorite number between 1 and 92) Multiply it by 3, then…3) Add … Continue reading Find Your Role Model
Rain Drops Keep Falling
This morning because of the promising rain clouds and claps of thunder, I drove instead of walked to the Post Office. While I was checking the box, a young mother and her little boy (about 3 years old) walked in. "You can ask him, he will know, he's a preacher." I mentally braced for a … Continue reading Rain Drops Keep Falling
Driving Thought 