Monthly Archives: January 2006

It’s official…I cannot write a one-page paper. At least I don’t have any sense of “completion”. The assignment: Did the Buddha establish a new religion? Why or why not? The papers (10 in a semester) are to be no more … Continue reading →

Yes, I know that McLaren and Driscoll are on “Out of Ur” but that’s not what I’m writing about. I firmly believe that homosexualty actions are wrong – sin. Of course, so are a lot of other things that are … Continue reading →

Let’s see… Thanks to all the readers that stopped by! Now for “life’s tidbits” I have to get a new copy of “Paedofaith” – I gave mine to my pastor. He tells me that there are compelling reasons to invite … Continue reading →

The meeting went very well. There are still some concerns on my part, but I’m content with the general direction the church is headed. I asked if I were the only one who had brought forward concerns – the answer … Continue reading →

I’m going to post a “Carnival Reminder” and then for the next few days (at least) my time blogging will be devoted (unless something really major comes up) to the events at my church. My heart is hurting and I … Continue reading →

The more I dig, the more I find. Question: at what point is a church (or at least the church leadership) “apostate”? I hope somebody has an answer.

What do you all think of this quote? “People of prayer like Daniel are those that are pursuing intimacy with God – Intimacy that is possible through Jesus Christ and only through a yielding to the Holy Spirit. What comes … Continue reading →

I’ll be meeting with my pastor (and his wife) on Wednesday at 5:00 (eastern). I’d sure appreciate prayers. This pastor’s wife is the one that the “prophet” “imparted” the gift of prophecy to. – that my personality would disappear and … Continue reading →

You Are an Espresso At your best, you are: straight shooting, ambitious, and energetic At your worst, you are: anxious and high strung You drink coffee when: anytime you’re not sleeping Your caffeine addiction level: high What Kind of Coffee … Continue reading →

I’ve been pondering the final message of the book “Paedofaith” by Rich Lusk. Two songs come to mind: “Faith of Our Fathers” and “Jesus Loves Me” (see the bottom of the post). In an Arminian church, a parent “knows” that … Continue reading →

When I thought about the next Carnival of Beauty I thought and thought. I don’t have a specific ministry in my church – what I feeled called to do, they don’t have a place for. I asked, “How do I … Continue reading →

I picked my daughter up from her Wednesday night youth group and they covered (drumroll….) TULIP. She has a pretty good grasp – limited atonement sort of eludes her and she doesn’t really like the doctrine of election. Then again, … Continue reading →

Ok, so I got a little irritated at my co-worker. Let’s call it “righteous indignation”. I work with a woman who is a minister’s wife (Pentacostal church). I was on a short break one day last week (it’s taken me … Continue reading →

I was reading a few things on the situation between the International Missions Board (Southern Baptist Church) and Wade Burleson. I’m not going to get into the controversy – if anybody wants to read about it, it’s easy enough to … Continue reading →

Which I lost yesterday morning. A really nice one that I think I dropped in the parking lot at school. It’s 5 weeks before one of the contracts expires so I can get a new one (I got the phone … Continue reading →

I just posted on hope – and how knowing the future can interfere with it. It’s Wednesday now and I’ve had a little more “processing time” after seeing the “prophet” at my church. I’ve been waiting on a call from … Continue reading →

I have days when I feel like I have no future. It’s not that it’s not there…it’s just that I can’t see it. And that’s a good thing. Not so long ago I thought that I knew what my future … Continue reading →

I got the original story here: Beggars All: Reformation and Apologetics: Pope Making Friends With 75 Million Reformed Christians First, I think it’s important to note that the partnership with Rome involves social justice, not doctrine. And that when Bishop … Continue reading →

Firehouse Family Ministries (Guest Speakers at my Church) “Apostle” Sherman L. Shelton and “Prophet” Corrine Shelton of “Firehouse Family Ministries” in New Orleans, LA. I have concerns. BIG concerns. I’m not quite sure where I stand on “prophetic gifts” and … Continue reading →

My daughter learned an important lesson last night – always remember your cell phone. She was at church (I came home – my bad) and when I tried to leave to pick her up I had a flat tire. I … Continue reading →