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…
Smoke Signals: Craving for Marijuana in America and What does it Mean?
Below is a three part series considering the meaning of Marijuana culture in America. Smoke Signals Part I Smoke Signals Part II Smoke Signals Part III
When the Center of Civilization is Not: Paris and Washington D.C. versus Le Chambon
When Center of Civilization is Not; Consider Le Chambon (click for PDF version)
The Not So Silent Lamb of God
The Not Total Silence of Jesus at His Trials (Click to View)
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…
The Power of Hospitality: Hero of Hit Movie “Lone Survivor” is the Tribal Leader
The Power of Hospitality- Hero of Hit Movie “Lone Survivor” is the Tribal Leader (click to read)
Smoke Signals: Craving for Marijuana in America and What does it Mean? Part III: Five Objections and Conclusion
Smoke Signals Part III (Click to read bulletin version)
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…