Posts from October 2014

Posts from October 2014

In Case of Subpoena, have something good in hand . . .

In Case of Subpoena, have something good in hand: Promoting (and Living) the Truth About Marriage In case of subpoena  (for PDF version illustrated click and go to page two) I have to admit being a little shocked when hearing the news this week how five ministers in Houston received a subpoena from City attorneys demanding “all speeches, presentations, or sermons related to HERO, the Petition, Mayor Annise Parker, homosexuality, or gender identity prepared by, delivered by, revised by, or…

Three Lessons from our Unusual October Weather

In case of subpoena  (click for PDF version with a few posters I did that are not included here)      October is typically one of the calmer and dryer months here in Tennessee. And to be sure we have seen some calm and dry days. But between them have come unexpected and extended torrential rain and storms. More than a few folks reported how they were awakened by the nonstop lightning at night. As the Lord’s book of nature turns…

Funny Church Signs

Funny Church Signs Barbara Jenkins told me about a funny church sign she read about and it was hilarious. Here is what it said: “I wish Noah had swatted those two mosquitoes”   Here are a few other funny church signs folks have seen: Honk if you love Jesus; text while driving if you want to meet him God expects spiritual fruits not religious nuts Staying in bed shouting Oh God does not constitute going to church Hipster Jesus loved…

Jesus Teaching in Parables: Heaven is For Real AND Hell is For Real4

Heaven AND Hell for Real  (click to read pdf bulletin version)   The church readings over the last month have covered the parables of Jesus in Matthew 13. We heard about the Soils and the Sower with Jesus explaining to the disciples what each soil meant in relation to hearing the Word. We heard very short parables like that of the mustard seed and the pearl of great price. There is also the Parable of the Weeds (13:24- 30) which…

Prayer for Teachers, Administrators, and Students

Lord we bring before you our precious children who enter into a new school year of learning, growth and discovery. Let us learn to rest in how they are your precious children too. We ask that our children may know the wonder of insight and thrill of learning something new every day, Let them make good friends and be good friends We ask your presence to strengthen their worthwhile endeavors and comfort their falling Teach them to never be ashamed…